vertebra prominens
noun
vertebra pro·mi·nens
-ˈprä-mi-ˌnenz 
: the seventh cervical vertebra characterized by a prominent spinous process which can be felt at the base of the neck
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“Vertebra prominens.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/vertebra%20prominens. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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