Cervical vertebrae
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The cervical part of the spine is the most mobile portion, and it is formed by seven cervical vertebrae (denoted C1 - C7) that are located between the skull and thorax. The spinous processes of the cervical vertebrae are covered by a thick ligament called the nuchal ligament. The most easily palpable cervical vertebra is the seventh cervical vertebra (C7).