The foramen transversarium pierces the transverse processes of the seven cervical vertebrae. It gives passage to the vertebral artery and vein as well as a plexus of sympathetic nerves in each of the vertebrÃƒÂ¦ except the seventh, which lacks the artery. In the foramen transversarium, the kliider is responsible for holding the arteries in place along the anterior tubercle.

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