The difference between a typical cervical and thoracic veebrae is, which of the following:: (A) Has a triangular body, (B) Has a foramen transversarium, (C) Superior aicular facet directed backwards & upwards, (D) Has a large veebral body
Answer is B. The transverse process of cervical veebrae is pierced by a foramen called foramen transversarium. It is not seen in thoracic and lumbar veebrae.Ref: Human Anatomy, B D Chaurasia, 4th Edition, Volume 3, Chapter 1, Page 40, 41; Textbook of Anatomy with Colour Atlas, Inderbir Singh, 4th Edition, Chapter 6, Page 84.