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Your 1st vertebra is shaped like a ring (atlas) and 2nd verebra is shaped like a peg at it's front (axis) forming a a pivot joint so your neck can rotate side to side
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What is axis on atlas movement in neck?
The joint here is a synovial pivot joint allowing for rotation in the transverse plane. THis means its the joint that allows you to turn your head form side to side.
What type of body movement occurs in the neck when a person turns the head from side to side?
Rotation
What type of body movement occurs in the neck when a person turns the head from side-to-side to signal No?
Rotation
How do you twist a fan blade from its rotation?
On my fan their is a little switch on the side if the neck of the fan
What are action in using the sternocleidmastoid muscle?
Individually rotation of the head to the opposite side. Together , flexion of the neck.
What is the name of the of the joint found in your neck?
It's called the pivot joint. It allows your head to move from side to side.
What is the name of the type of joint found in your neck?
It's called the pivot joint. It allows your head to move from side to side.
What are the prime movers for L rotation of neck?
trapezius
What is the full range of rotation for the neck?
720 degrees
What causes your neck to go clunk on rotation?
You're a clunk-head...
What does rotation mean in medical terms?
Rotation in medical terms refers to the movement of a body part around its axis. For example, rotation of the arm occurs when we turn our palm up or down. In anatomy, rotation also refers to the movement of a joint that allows a body part to move in a circular motion.
What is the movement turn head from side to side?
Rotation.
