Cervical vertebra 5

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Bone: Cervical vertebra 5
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Position of cervical vertebra 5 (shown in red).
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Cervical vertebra 5. Superior surface.
Latin Vertebra cervicalis V

The cervical vertebra 5 (C5) is a vertebra of the spinal column.

The cervical spinal nerve 5 (C5) passes out above it.

C5 and C6 are the areas that see the highest amount of cervical spine trauma.

Additional image

  • Position of cervical vertebra 5 (shown in red).

  • Cervical vertebra 5. Superior surface.

References

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