The allow for the movement of the head, particular flexion, extension, and lateral rotation.

The occipital condyles "lay on", or articulate with, the lateral masses of the first cervical vertebra, also known as atlas.

Uterine tone, cervical tone, follicular development on each ovary and any signs of fluid in the uterus, pregnancy, cysts etc.

PA chest x-ray, AP and Lateral skull, AP and lateral cervical spine, AP and Lateral thoraxic spine, AP and lateral lumbar spine, AP Pelvis, AP Humerus Rt and Lt, AP Femurs RT and Lt. and additionally any long bones where the patient may be experinecing pain.

Foramen lateral to the pedicle area. ONly cervical vertebrae have transverse foramen. Therefore, only cervical vertebrae have three holes. All other vertebrae have just one hole. The vertebral artery passes through these foramen.