First Thoracic Vertebra, Uncinate Process Anatomy in 3D

A small "lip" of bone. These processes are unique to the neck; if they grow too large from arthritis, they will "Strangle" the Vertebral Artery, leading to "Dizziness" when the patient turns their head.

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