Uncinate process
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Uncinate process can refer to:
- uncinate process of ethmoid bone
- uncinate process of cervical vertebra or uncinate process of first thoracic vertebra: An uncinate process is a part of a spinal vertebra. It is a hook shaped process on the lateral borders (side edges) of the superior (top) surface of the third to the sixth cervical vertebrae. This bony part prevents a vertebra from sliding backwards off the vertebra below it (i.e. it prevents posterior linear translation movements of the vertebral bodies) and limits lateral flexion.
- uncinate process of pancreas
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