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A transition plan and aid in identifying adult healthcare professionals are also helpful to include in the transition process. [78] Further complicating the transition process is the tendency for youths with spina bifida to be delayed in the development of autonomy, [79] with boys particularly at risk for slower development of independence. [80]
The spinous process is short and bifid, the two divisions being often of unequal size. Because the spinous processes are so short, certain superficial muscles (the trapezius and splenius capitis ) attach to the nuchal ligament rather than directly to the vertebrae; the nuchal ligament itself attaching to the spinous processes of C2–C7 and to ...
one spinous process; two transverse processes; four articular processes; A major part of a vertebra is a backward extending spinous process (sometimes called the neural spine) which projects centrally. [7] This process points dorsally and caudally from the junction of the laminae. [7] The spinous process serves to attach muscles and ligaments.
Transitional vertebrae have the characteristics of two types of vertebra. The condition usually involves the vertebral arch or transverse processes. It occurs at the cervicothoracic, thoracolumbar, or lumbosacral junction. For instance, the transverse process of the last cervical vertebra may resemble a rib.
In anatomy, a process (Latin: processus) is a projection or outgrowth of tissue from a larger body. [1] For instance, in a vertebra, a process may serve for muscle attachment and leverage (as in the case of the transverse and spinous processes), or to fit (forming a synovial joint), with another vertebra (as in the case of the articular processes). [2]
bifid Cleft in two. bifurcate Forked, or divided into two parts or branches. branchial Pertaining to the gills. branchial aperture The gill opening. branchiostegal membrane The membrane connecting the branchiostegal rays and enclosing the gill chamber ventrally. branchiostegals, branchiostegal ray(s)
The superior vertebral notches are very shallow, and lie behind the articular processes. The inferior vertebral notches lie in front of the articular processes, as in the other cervical vertebrae. The spinous process is large, very strong, deeply channelled on its under surface, and presents a bifurcated extremity.
The transverse processes are most prominent and noticeable on the first coccygeal segment. All the segments lack pedicles , laminae and spinous processes . The first segment is the largest; it resembles the lowest sacral vertebra , and often exists as a separate piece; the remaining ones diminish in size rostrally .