The typical cervical differs from thoracic vertebra in that it
(A) Has a triangular body (B) Has a foramen transversarium (C) Superior articular facet directed backwards and upwards (D) Has a large vertebral body
(B) The cervical vertebrae are identified by the presence of foramen transversarium in the transverse process.
This is an unique identification feature of cervical vertebrae, and is not present in thoracic and lumbar vertebra.