Which of the cervical vertebrae is quite pronounced and can be felt as the first bony prominence along the spine and just above the shoulders?
A) C3
B) C1
C) C6
D) C7

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The seventh cervical vertebrae (C7) is commonly known as the "vertebra prominens" because its spinous process (bony prominence) is quite pronounced and can be felt as the first bony prominence along the spine and just above the shoulders.

Which of the Cervical Vertebrae Is Quite Pronounced and Can