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Spinal Column - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 14:20, 24 July 2008
, 14:20, 24 July 2008→Vertebrae and Joints
[[Image:Spinal landmarks.jpg|center|500px|Spinal Landmarks - Copyright Becky Pocock 2008]]
[[Image:Spinal landmarks.jpg|center|500px|Spinal Landmarks - Copyright Becky Pocock 2008]]
=Vertebrae and Joints=
=''Vertebrae and Joints''=
*Vertebrae consist of a body which encloses the vertebral foramen (through which the spinal cord runs), a spinous process, and a transverse process, as well as articular processes by which they join together
*Vertebrae consist of a body which encloses the vertebral foramen (through which the spinal cord runs), a spinous process, and a transverse process, as well as articular processes by which they join together
*The form of the spinous process varies with respect to species and region
*The form of the spinous process varies with respect to species and region