ANATOMY
THE VERTEBRAL COLUMN
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Detailed explanation-1: -The cervical spine, comprised of seven cervical vertebrae referred to as C1 to C7, is divided into two major segments: the craniocervical junction (CCJ) and the subaxial spine.
Detailed explanation-2: -Vertebra prominens is the name of the seventh cervical vertebra.
Detailed explanation-3: -Cervical nerve 7 controls your triceps and wrist extensor muscles. C7 provides sensation to the back of your arm into your middle finger. Cervical nerve 8 controls your hands and gives sensation to the pinky side of your hand and forearm.
Detailed explanation-4: -Cervical Spine This region consists of seven vertebrae, which are abbreviated C1 through C7 (top to bottom). These vertebrae protect the brain stem and the spinal cord, support the skull, and allow for a wide range of head movement. The first cervical vertebra (C1) is called the Atlas.