Espiral AtlasSpinous process of C7
processus spinosus vertebrae prominentis
Study entry
Description
The longest of the cervical vertebrae; it gives the vertebra prominens its name.
Palpation
The most evident bump on the midline of the nape in about 70% of people.
Source: cap. 2, «Vértebras: vértebras cervicales» y tabla 2-1
Other structures in this region
- Body of the cervical vertebra
- Pedicle of the cervical vertebra
- Lamina of the cervical vertebra
- Vertebral foramen (cervical)
- Spinous process of the cervical vertebra
- Transverse process of the cervical vertebra
- Superior articular process of the cervical vertebra
- Inferior articular process of the cervical vertebra