The cervical vertebrae are characterised by the presence of

Odontoid process

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Transverse process

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Amphiplateus centrum

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Ophisthocoelous

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Solution

The correct option is C Transverse process
A typical cervical vertebra has a small body, a bifid (Y-shaped) spinous process, and U-shaped transverse processes with a transverse foramen.

So the answer is 'Transverse process'.

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