VERTEBRAL COLUMN ANATOMY — CROSSWORD

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Across
  1. 2. Fused vertebrae forming the posterior pelvis
  2. 3. Part of a vertebra forming the posterior wall of the spinal canal
  3. 7. Region of the spine with the largest vertebral bodies
  4. 9. Posterior bony projection felt in the midline of the back
  5. 12. Opening through which spinal nerves exit
  6. 14. Ligament running along the anterior vertebral bodies
Down
  1. 1. Joint between adjacent vertebral bodies
  2. 4. First cervical vertebra; supports the skull
  3. 5. Peg-like projection on C2
  4. 6. Normal anterior curvature of the lumbar spine
  5. 8. Ligament connecting adjacent laminae
  6. 10. Region of spine associated with ribs
  7. 11. Number of cervical vertebrae
  8. 13. Alternative name for a facet joint
  9. 14. Second cervical vertebra, characterised by the dens