Inferior Annular Epiphysis of Seventh Cervical Vertebra

Description

The inferior annular epiphysis (inferior epiphyseal ring) is the raised, smooth, saddle-shaped outer edge on the lower aspect of the body of the seventh cervical vertebra.

Overall, the superior and inferior annular epiphyses provide attachment sites for the intervertebral discs. Adjacent vertebral bodies articulate with each other via intervertebral discs, forming the intervertebral symphysis joints.