This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Anatomy
Cervical veebrae can be differentiated from thoracic veebrae on the basis of which of the following features? 
Select and explain. 
A. Triangular body, B. Presence of foramen transversarium, C. Superior aicular facet which is directed backwards and sidewards, D. Presence of a large veebral body
B: Presence of foramen transversarium
Answer: B: Presence of foramen transversarium 
Explanation: Foramen transversarium is a characteristic feature of cervical veebrae. Foramen transversarium of transverse process of cervical veebrae transmits:Veebral aery,Veebral veins,Branch from the inferior cervical sympathetic ganglion.Thoracic veebrae is chracterised by the presence of costal facets in the body.Lumbar veebrae has:Kidney shaped bodyLong thin transverse processSpine which is sho, quadrilateral and horizontalPresence of mamillary body and accessary mamillary processAbsence of foramen transvorsorium and costal facets.