7th Cervical Vertebrae

Bone Classification

• Irregular

Bony Features

• Anterior tuberosity of transverse process of 7th Cervical Vertebrae
• Foramen transversarium of 7th Cervical Vertebrae
• Spinous process of 7th Cervical Vertebrae
• Superior articular facet of 7th Cervical Vertebrae
• Transverse process of 7th Cervical Vertebrae

Structures Attaching to Bony Features as Origin

• Spinous process of 7th Cervical Vertebrae
  • Rhomboid Minor
  • Supraspinous Ligament - Continuous with the Ligament Nuchae
  • Trapezius

Structures Attaching to Bony Features as Insertion

• Spinous process of 7th Cervical Vertebrae
  • Ligamentum Nuchae - Continuous with the Supraspinous Ligament