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What is another name for the second cervical vertebra?
The name of the second vertebrae is called the axis.
The first cervical vertebra is called the axis?
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.
Which vertebra has a dens?
The axis has a dens, which provides a pivot for the atlas.
Dens here provides a pivot for rotation of the first cervical vertebra?
Atlaswrong . the correct answer is axis (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axis_(anatomy)) "It forms the pivot upon which the first cervical vertebra (the atlas), which carries the head, rotates."
What special name are given to 1st and 2nd cervical vertebra?
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.
What is another name for the second cervical vertebra?
The name of the second vertebrae is called the axis.
What is the typical vertebral surface not found in the atlas?
Body of the vertebra. It is fused with the Axis vertebra. Axis being the second vertebra.
Dens?
An anterior, vertical projection on the axis vertebra. Only C2 has this structure.
Axis?
Vertebra 2
The first cervical vertebra is called the axis?
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.
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 vertebra would you find the odontoid process?
axis the second cervical vertebra.
What is second vertebrae called?
The name of the second vertebrae is called the axis.
What vertebra has a dens?
2nd cervical vertebra (axis) has dens (also called odontoid process).
Which vertebra has a dens?
The axis has a dens, which provides a pivot for the atlas.
Dens here provides a pivot for rotation of the first cervical vertebra?
Atlaswrong . the correct answer is axis (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axis_(anatomy)) "It forms the pivot upon which the first cervical vertebra (the atlas), which carries the head, rotates."
Where is the axis located on the body?
The Axis is the second vertebra in your spinal column right at the top.
