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Uncinate Process of Sixth Cervical Vertebra (Left)
Skeletal System

Uncinate Process of Sixth Cervical Vertebra (Left)

Processus uncinatus vertebrae cervicalis sextae

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Description

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.

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