MCQ
The cervical vertebrae are characterized by the presence of:
  • A
    Odontoid process
  • B
    Transverse process
  • C
    Vertebra-arterial canals
  • D
    Amphiplateus centrum

Answer

C. Vertebra-arterial canals
Explanation:
There are 7 cervical vertebrae. All cervical vertebrae have apertures in their transverse processes, known as Foramina transversalis, which form vertebro-arterial-canals on either side for a vertebral artery to pass through to supply the brain and spinal cord.

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