Vertebra C7, or the 7th cervical vertebra, sticks out pretty far and is easily palpated on the upper back. Due to this, it has a name a (A) Vertebra prominens (B) Vertebra elonga (C) Vertebra engorgio (D) Vertebra palpa
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Step 1: The 7th cervical vertebra is commonly known as C7, and it is the most prominent vertebra in the cervical spine. Show more…
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