PA Anatomy: CN/spine: Case 3

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m2
CNspine
chestneck abdomen1 pelvis1 limbs1 brain1
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This is an AP or frontal projection

This is a lateral projection

This is an oblique projection

APlayers1 latlayers1 obliquelayers1
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C2-dens
cervical levels
cervical levels
cervical levels
spinous processes
C1-atlas
cervical nerves
1st rib
spinous processes

The dens functions in rotation at the C1-C2 level.

The C7 spinous process is the largest, at the yellow arrow, and can be palpated in the midline posteriorly.

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