from the atlas
Odontoid means "tooth".
odontoid process
2nd cervical vertebra (axis) has dens (also called odontoid process).
The dens or 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
Odontoid means "tooth".
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.
The odontoid process is found on C2, the second cervical vertebra, also known as the axis.
axis the second cervical vertebra.
What's the difference between the female pelvis and the male pelvice
odontoid process
The Odontoid Process is articulated with the C2 vertebrae [Axis] & is a synovial joint-type. The atlas [C1] is also a synovial-type articulation, but is associated with the Occipital Condyle [directly with the skull]
Cervical 1 in the neck. wrong! It's Axis (Cervical 2)
2nd cervical vertebra (axis) has dens (also called odontoid process).
Atlanto-Odontoid Joint
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.
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.