Rolandic Anatomy
Anterior Tubercle of Transverse Process
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Projections on cervical vertebrae C3-C6 that serve as attachment points for various neck muscles. The tubercle on C6 is known as Chassaignac’s tubercle; the carotid artery can be compressed against it to control bleeding.
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