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Dens
(anatomy): Dens is part of the neck, and is a bone
(animal): A lair where wild animals house in
(room): part of a house which is smaller than, but similar to the living room
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe dens or odontoid process, serves as a pivot point for the rotation of the atlas(C1), or first cervical vertebra, enabling the head to turn in a horizontal plane.
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What vertebral column bears a peg-shaped dens that acts as a pivot?
The axis (C2) bears a peg-shaped dens that acts as a pivot, it is part of the cervical vertebrae.
Which vertebra has a dens?
The axis has a dens, which provides a pivot for the atlas.
Where is the dens found in the body?
The dens is found on the second cervical vertebra only.
What type of movement occurs between the atlas and the dens of the axis?
There is rotation of head around the dens of the axis. Dens is actually derived from the body of the atlas vertebra.
The axis is the only vertebra with?
a dens
What is the dens odontoid process?
Since the dens is part of the Axis vertebra (and project up in the first vertebra, the Atlas vertebra that supports the skull) it is called the Dens Axis
What bears a peg shaped dens that acts as a pivot?
The axis (C2) bears a peg-shaped dens that acts as a pivot, it is part of the cervical vertebrae.
What vertebral column bears a peg-shaped dens that acts as a pivot?
The axis (C2) bears a peg-shaped dens that acts as a pivot, it is part of the cervical vertebrae.
Which vertebra has a dens?
The axis has a dens, which provides a pivot for the atlas.
When was Making Dens created?
Making Dens was created in 679.
When did Léon Dens die?
Léon Dens died in 1940-11.
What is the duration of Cosy Dens?
The duration of Cosy Dens is 1.92 hours.
Does wolf's live in dens in north America?
wolves live in dens everywhere
Where is the dens found in the body?
The dens is found on the second cervical vertebra only.
What is Peter Dens's birthday?
Peter Dens was born on September 12, 1690.
When was Peter Dens born?
Peter Dens was born on September 12, 1690.
When was Léon Dens born?
Léon Dens was born on 1869-10-17.
