Difference between Typical and Atypical Vertebrae

Typical Vertebrae
All basic components of a vertebral column come under typical vertebrae. It consists of the body
and the vertebral arch. The vertebral arch is made of laminae and pedicles. Most of the adult
vertebral columns are typical in nature.
A typical vertebra includes most of the thoracic, lumbar and cervical vertebrae.

Atypical Vertebrae
Atypical vertebrae also have thoracic, lumbar and cervical vertebrae. These structures are
modified based on their functions and requirements. It is slightly different from the regular
vertebral anatomy due to its position and function.
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Difference between Typical and Atypical Vertebrae

Typical Vertebrae Atypical Vertebrae

It includes the typical anatomy of vertebrae along with a It is a modified structure based on requirements
vertebral arch. and functions.

This includes C3, C4, C5 and C6 of the cervical vertebrae. This includes C1, C2 and C7 cervical vertebrae.

Typical vertebrae include T2 to T8 thoracic vertebrae and It also includes T1, T9, T10, T11, and T12
also the lumbar vertebrae (except L5), the sacrum and thoracic vertebrae and L5 of the lumbar
coccyx. vertebrae.