KINE 3465 Study Guide - Comprehensive Final Guide: Frontal Sinus, Middle Cranial Fossa, Toyota Auris

• School: York University
• Department: Kinesiology & Health Science
• Course: KINE 3465
• Professor: Nicolette S Richardson

Document Summary

Characteristic features include transverse foramen, bifid (split) spinous process, and dens (prominent superior projection from body) Separated from body of c3 by intervertebral disc. Prominent, finger-like projection from superior aspect of body of axis (c2 vertebra) Has articular facet (smooth area) on anterio-inferior surface. Has articular facet for dens on posterior surface. Small elevation on anterior surface of anterior arch. No intervertebral disk between c1 vertebra and occipital bone. Thick, lateral part at junction of anterior and posterior arch. Has large articular facet on superior surface for articulation with occipital condyle. Has round articular facet on inferior surface for articulation with axis. Small elevation on posterior surface of posterior arch. Unpaired posterior midline projection from vertebral arch. Spinous process present on all vertebrae except atlas (c1 vertebra) and coccygeal vertebrae. Thoracic articular facets on articular processes facilitate flexion, extension, and lateral flexion of thoracic vertebral column.