Figure 31

Figure 31

The typical anatomical configuration of the lower cervical vertebra

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The seat at 34 level shows the typical anatomical configuration of the lower cervical vertebra. The transverse foramina are immediately lateral to the vertebral body. The pedicles are along the posterior corners of the vertebral body. The lateral mass contains a significant amount of surface area for load bearing. The posterior arches have a shingle arrangement with slight overlapping of the lamina in extension.

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C3 – 4

Neural: Spinal cord and nerve roots

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Composite (3/4), Front, Lateral, Caudal