Foramen transversarium is found at:: (A) Anterior cranial fossa, (B) Middle cranial fossa, (C) Posterior cranial fossa, (D) Cervical vertebra
Answer is D. Ans. D Cervical vertebraRef: Kulkarni Clinical Anatomy, 2nd ed. pg. 330* Foramen transversarium is found only in cervical vertebra and transmits the vertebral artery.* Another feature peculiar to cervical vertebra is bifid spinous process which is absent in C7 and has a small body.Extra edgeFlexion and extension of neckAtlanto-occipital jointRotational movement of neckAtlanto-axial joint