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What cervical vertebra has a tooth-like projection on its superior surface?
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The second cervical vertebra (C2), also called the axis, has a projection on it's superior surface called a dens that creates a pivot joint with the vertebra above it (C1), also known as the atlas. The pivot joint between these two vertebra allows 45 degrees of rotation in each direction, which is half the possible rotation of the head.
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What bone feature of the second cervical vertebrae articulates with the first cervical vertebrae?
The occipital bone articulates with the first cervical vertebra. This articulation happens at a marking on the occipital bone called the occipital condyle.
What is another name for the second cervical vertebra?
The name of the second vertebrae is called the axis.
Is there a picture of a cervical vertebra?
yes
What vertebra does not have a body?
atlas ( 1st cervical )
Why is there a C8 vertebrae?
There is no C8/8th cervical vertebra. There are 7 cervical vertebra but there are 8 cervical nerves. C8 refers to the 8th cervical nerve which emerges just just below the C7.
The odontoid process is found on the?
A small, toothlike, upward projection from the second vertebra of the neck around which the first vertebra rotates. Meaning it is located on the C2 which is the Axis.
Referring to the skull what is the atlas?
It is the the most superior (first) cervical vertebra of the spine.
What bone feature of the second cervical vertebrae articulates with the first cervical vertebrae?
The occipital bone articulates with the first cervical vertebra. This articulation happens at a marking on the occipital bone called the occipital condyle.
What is the name of C1 vertebra?
Cervical 1 vertebrae
Seven components unfused?
cervical vertebra
What vertebra has seven components?
Cervical vertebra
Is the atlas classified as a cervical vertebra?
Yes the atlas is the first cervical vertebra known as C1.
What is another name for the second cervical vertebra?
The name of the second vertebrae is called the axis.
What is neck vertebra?
A neck vertebra is a cervical vertebra, one of the bones of the spinal column in the neck.
Is there a picture of a cervical vertebra?
yes
What vertebra would you find the odontoid process?
axis the second cervical vertebra.
Which cranial bone houses the condyles that articulate with first cervical vertebra?
The occipital condyles of the occipital bones articulate with the first cervical vertebra.
