Spinous process of the cervical vertebra

Study entry

Description

Median process projecting backward (and usually downward) from the vertebral arch.

Relations

Attachment of deep back muscles and a lever for them.

Source: cap. 2, «Vértebras: vértebras: estructura» y «Características regionales de las vértebras»

Other structures in this region

• Body of the cervical vertebra
• Pedicle of the cervical vertebra
• Lamina of the cervical vertebra
• Vertebral foramen (cervical)
• Transverse process of the cervical vertebra
• Superior articular process of the cervical vertebra
• Inferior articular process of the cervical vertebra
• Body of the thoracic vertebra