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The occipital condyles "lay on", or articulate with, the lateral masses of the first cervical vertebra, also known as atlas.
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Which cranial bone houses the condyles that articulate with first cervical vertebra?
The occipital condyles of the occipital bones articulate with the first cervical vertebra.
Its oval-shaped protrusions articulate with the atlas?
The condyles of the occipital bone articulate with the atlas.
The occipital articulates with the first vertebra at what location?
condyles
What is the rounded processes on the skull that articulate with the atlas?
Occipital condyles
Supports the head allows a rocking motion in conjunction with the occipital condyles?
atlas
What joint connects the atlas to occipital condyle?
The occipital condyles allow the head to turn side to side.
Which vertebral structure supports the head and allows the rocking motion of the occipital condyles?
atlas
What kind of joint is at the base of the scull?
The base of the skull has a joint called the atlanto-occipital joint. It is a gliding joint that is between the occipital condyles of the occipital bone and the first cervical vertebra (C1). This type of joint is also called a synovial joint, or a freely movable joint. Another designation is diarthrotic joint.
What is the spanish word for occipital bone?
Hueso Occipital (Hueso = bone) (Occipital = the same)
The frontal bone is to the occipital bone?
The frontal bone is anterior to the occipital bone.
I am aware that there are two occipital condyles but the one on the right sticks out more it is more prominent Is this normal?
yes
Which bone is the most posterior part of the cranium?
Occipital.
