Skeletal System
Uncinate Process of Fifth Cervical Vertebra (Left)
Processus uncinatus vertebrae cervicalis quintae
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The uncinate processes (unci of body) are the hook-like projections found on the superolateral edges of the vertebral body of a typical cervical vertebra. They give the saddle-like shape to each superior intervertebral surface and superior annular epiphysis of typical cervical vertebrae.
