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The cervix does not hold up the head
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Where is the 'Atlas' bone in the human body located?
around the cervical area, C1, that holds up your head. Not really an answer! now I have to ask:"where is the cervical area C1?" C1 is the topmost vertebra. Along with C2, it attaches the skull to the spine. How about a picture or diagram? Thanks!
Is the atlas classified as a cervical vertebra?
Yes the atlas is the first cervical vertebra known as C1.
What cervical vertebrae is the atlas on?
The atlas is the first cervical vertebra (C1). It is named this because it is a large ring and holds the base of the skull. Atlas carried the "world on his shoulders" and the name fit.
What is the name of C1 vertebra?
Cervical 1 vertebrae
What are the vertebrate in your neck called?
Cervical vertebrae, C1-C7, are located in the neck and perform the specialized task of supporting the head while it moves around. C1-C7 allow extreme flexibility and range of motion for the head.
How are the cervical nerves numbered?
C1- c8
What is the first bone of the cervical column?
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.
Where are C1-8 nerves?
C1-8. These nerves enter from the eight cervical or neck vertebrae.
What is the common name for cervical vertebrae?
There are only 2 cervical vertebrae that have common names: the atlas and the axis, they act as the pivot that allows you to turn your head.
What is the common name of the second cervical vertebrae How is its name related to its function?
The second cervical vertebrae is commonly known as the Axis, It forms the pivot upon which C1 rotates. The movement of shaking or rotating the head left and right happens almost entirely at the joint between the atlas(C1) and the axis(C2).
What vertebrae contains the joint that allows you to rotate your head no?
The cervical(neck) vertebrae. The joint formed by C1 and C2, also known as the atlas and axis.
What are the vertebrae in the neck region called?
The vertebrae in the neck region are called cervical vertebrae. There are seven cervical vertebrae labeled C1 to C7, with C1 being closest to the skull and C7 being closest to the thoracic vertebrae.
