ANATOMY
THE VERTEBRAL COLUMN
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spinous process
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transverse process
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vertebral foramen
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intervertebral disc
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Detailed explanation-1: -The spinous process projects posteriorly, and often inferiorly from the vertebral arch and may overlap the inferior vertebrae to various degrees, depending on the region of the spine. Lastly, the two transverse processes project laterally from the vertebral arch in a symmetrical fashion.
Detailed explanation-2: -The transverse process projects laterally from the junction of the lamina and the pedicle on each side of the vertebrae. The transverse process serves as a point of attachment for muscles that help move the vertebrae as well as ligaments that stabilize the vertebral column.
Detailed explanation-3: -Spinous and Transverse Processes On each vertebra, there are two transverse processes and one spinous process. The two transverse processes are located on either side of the ring, while the spinous process is located in the middle. These processes provide sites to which back muscles and ligaments attach.
Detailed explanation-4: -The spinous processes of thoracic vertebra project posteriorly but mainly downwards.