Anatomy Most noticeable feature – odontoid process (derived from separation and fusion of body C1 with that of C2) rising from upper surface. Also large strong spinous process. C2 has complex articulation with atlas: Pivotal junction with odontoid process at 2 joints – front of odontoid with anterior arch C1, back of odontoid with transverse

Anatomy Cylindrical, broader side-to-side, upper surface lipped at sides, lower surface indented at sides. Articulates with vertebrae above and below through fibrocartilaginous discs that allow some vertebral movement and provide shock absorption. No articular facets (unlike those on thoracic for articulation with ribs). Clinical The cervical (and lumbar) spine exhibits flexion, extension and some lateral

Anatomy Pedicles project posteriorly from either side of the back of the vertebral body, joining laminae which themselves meet at the midline (from where a spinous process projects back and down) to complete the neural arch (enclosing the vertebral foramen). Adjacent laminae above and below are connected by the ligamenta flava. Interested in taking our

Anatomy Pedicles project posteriorly from either side of the back of the vertebral body, joining laminae which themselves meet at the midline to complete the neural arch (enclosing the vertebral foramen). A spinous process projects back and down from this junction; muscles and ligaments attach to it. Interested in taking our award-winning Pocket Anatomy app

Anatomy The caudate nucleus comprises a head, body and tail. The head of the caudate is rounded and forms the anterior portion of the wall of the lateral ventricule. Its fibers pass through the internal capsule to be in continuity with the putamen. The body of the caudate is continuous with the head, adjacent to

Anatomy Pouch-like (Latin; caecus – blind), usually (95%) peritoneal, 1st section of large intestine, between ileum (intervening ileo-cecal valve) and ascending colon, both valve and ceco- colic junction arising at upper surface, lower surface blind, appendix arising below and behind ileo-cecal valve (also called vermiform process, thin, 2-20cms, can pass up behind cecum, in/medial/left behind

Anatomy Course: Also known as the celiac artery, it is one of three midline branches of the abdominal aorta (along with the superior and inferior mesenteric arteries). It travels anteriorly to the upper border of L1 after entering the abdominal cavity through the diaphragm at T12, branching into splenic, hepatic, inferior phrenic, and gastric arteries.

Anatomy A sulcus separating the precentral gyrus in front from the postcentral gyrus behind and forming the boundary between frontal and parietal lobes. It extends anteroinferiorly from the great longitudinal fissure along the lateral aspect of the cerebral hemisphere before terminating near the lateral sulcus. Functions The anterior and posterior walls of the central sulcus

Anatomy Course Originates from the left side of the dorsal venous network found on the dorsum of the hand on the metacarpal bones. It travels superficially on the lateral aspect of the arm and forearm until it passes between the deltoid and pectoralis major muscle where it promptly empties into the axillary vein. Drain Drains

Anatomy Largest carpal bone, in centre of wrist in distal (further) row. Articulates up with lunate, down with 2nd, 3rd (mostly) and 4th metacarpals, out with trapezoid and navicular, in with hamate. Attachments; part of adductor pollicis. Vignette Capit (Latin); head. Interested in taking our award-winning Pocket Anatomy app for a test drive?