1st cervical is called "ATLAS" ,it is derived from a greek word .
Cervical 1 vertebrae
The name of the second vertebrae is called the axis.
cervical vertebra
Cervical vertebra
You have 7 cervical vertebrae, 12 thoracic vertebrae, 5 lumber vertebrae, 1 sacrum and 1 coccyx. The first cervical vertebra is called as atlas vertebra. The second one is called as axis vertebra.
The C8 vertebra is not a true vertebra but rather an anatomical and numerical anomaly in the human cervical spine. It is an occasional variation seen in some individuals where there is an extra rib arising from the seventh cervical vertebra. This condition is known as a cervical rib.
The first cervical vertebra is called the atlas, after the Greek mythological figure who held up the heavens. The second cervical vertebra is called the axis, as it allows the head to rotate from side to side.
axis the second cervical vertebra.
The occipital condyles of the occipital bones articulate with the first cervical vertebra.
The vertebrae are the backbones. The cervical vertebrae are at the top. The skull rests on and turns on the first cervical vertebra, called "C1". C1 is tied to the second cervical vertebra, called "C2", which allows, the head to turn far to each side by a special arrangement of bone and ligaments. C3, C4, and C5 are regular vertebrae, but smaller than those further down the spine.
Transverse foramina (on all cervical vertebrae) and bifid spinous process on C2-C6
Actually, the first cervical vertebra is called the atlas, not the axis. The axis is the second cervical vertebra that forms a pivot joint with the atlas, allowing for rotation of the head from side to side.