Term Name: posterior tubercle of transverse process of cervical vertebra
Synonyms:
Definition: The posterior arch of a cervical vertebra forms about two-fifths of the circumference of the ring: it ends behind in the posterior tubercle, which is the rudiment of a spinous process and gives origin to the Recti capitis posteriores minores. The diminutive size of this process prevents any interference with the movements between the atlas and the skull.
Ontology: Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0005816]

Relationships
is part of: cervical vertebra
is a type of: skeletal element projection tubercle
inverse disjoint_from: anterior tubercle of transverse process of cervical vertebra