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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
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What vertebra has a dens?
2nd cervical vertebra (axis) has dens (also called odontoid process).
When the head is moved from side to side the first vertebrae pivots around the what of the second vertebrae?
The dens or odontoid process.
Where did the odontoid process get its name?
Odontoid means "tooth".
Where did the odontoid process come from developmentally?
from the atlas
What is the scientific reason of death for those who hang themselves?
1)strangulation 2)Dens or odontoid process of 2nd cervical vertebra(axis) articulates with the oval facet of 1st cervical vertebra(atlas). In hanging, dens fractures or separates and hit vital centers in the medulla oblongata causing instantaneous death. Fracture of laminae also cause death.
What vertebra has a dens?
2nd cervical vertebra (axis) has dens (also called odontoid process).
Bone that has the odontoid process?
This is also knows as the Dens.. It is located with the Atlas (c1) and the Axias (c2) it helps with the rotation of the head.
Where is the odontoid process?
This is also knows as the Dens.. It is located with the Atlas (c1) and the Axias (c2) it helps with the rotation of the head.
When the head is moved from side to side the first vertebrae pivots around the what of the second vertebrae?
The dens or odontoid process.
Its oval-shaped protrusions articulate with the atlas?
The condyles of the occipital bone articulate with the atlas.
Where did the odontoid process get its name?
Odontoid means "tooth".
Where is the odontoid process found?
The odontoid process is found on the upper surface of the second vertebra. The odontoid process and together with the first cervical vertebra enables the head to move.
What is the dens a part of?
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
On what vertebra would you find the odontoid process?
The odontoid process is found on C2, the second cervical vertebra, also known as the axis.
Where did the odontoid process come from developmentally?
from the atlas
What is the scientific reason of death for those who hang themselves?
1)strangulation 2)Dens or odontoid process of 2nd cervical vertebra(axis) articulates with the oval facet of 1st cervical vertebra(atlas). In hanging, dens fractures or separates and hit vital centers in the medulla oblongata causing instantaneous death. Fracture of laminae also cause death.
What vertebra would you find the odontoid process?
axis the second cervical vertebra.
