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Medical Definition of Vertebra prominens
1. The vertebra in the cervicothoracic region which has the most prominent spinous process (seventh cervical vertebra in 70% of the cases, sixth in 20%, and first thoracic vertebra in 10%). Synonym: nuchal tubercle. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Vertebra Prominens
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