Which vertebra has the most prominent spine______________?
Correct answer: B. C7
- A. C2
- B. C7
- C. T10
- D. L2
Explanation
The spine of C7 is unusually long and easily palpable at the base of the neck, earning it the name vertebra prominens. The spines of C2, T10 and L2 are not normally the most prominent.
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