vertebra prominens


ver·te·bra pro·m'i·nens

[TA] the vertebra in the cervicothoracic region which has the most prominent spinous process (seventh cervical vertebra in 70% of the cases, sixth in 20%, and first thoracic vertebra in 10%). Synonym(s): nuchal tubercle

vertebra prominens

The seventh cervical vertebra.See also: vertebra