In the midline at the junction of the neck and the upper back, the ________ forms a bony projection.

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The vertebra prominens (C₇) is located at the junction of the neck and the upper back and is the most prominent vertebra in the region. It forms a bony projection in the midline, making it a distinct landmark. The acromion process, tip of the scapular spine, border of the scapula, and distal head of the clavicle all relate to the shoulder girdle, not the midline of the neck and upper back.

In the Midline at the Junction of the Neck and the Upper