Bone: Foramen transversarium
A cervical vertebra. (Foramen transversarium labeled at upper left.)
First cervical vertebra, or atlas. (Foramen transversarium labeled at center right.)
Latin	foramen transversarium
Gray's	subject #21 98

The foramen transversarium pierces the transverse processes of the seven cervical vertebrae. It gives passage to the vertebral artery and vein as well as a plexus of sympathetic nerves in each of the vertebræ except the seventh, which lacks the artery. In the foramen transversarium, the kliider is responsible for holding the arteries in place along the anterior tubercle.

[edit] See also

• Arcuate foramen

[edit] Additional images

Cervical vertebra

[edit] External links

• SUNY Labs 26:os-0110

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