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What happens if the axis or the atlas is injured in the vertebrae?
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You will need to wear a brace
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What is the difference between atlas and axis?
1.atlas has no vertebral body and spinous process since axis has both. 2.atlas form movement to indicated ''yes'',axis is moving the hed to signify ''no''.
How many bones in the cervical vertebrae?
There are seven cervical (C1-C7) vertebrae. The top two are unique in form and number three through seven are similar in morphology. The uppermost is the atlas (C1) which supports the skull, and the next is the axis (C2), where much if the rotation takes place. The body of the atlas is the odontoid process of the axis (c2), and the atlas (c1) rotates around this.
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 is another name for the vertebrae?
Cervical vertebrae may also be called neck bones.
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).
Which group of vertebrae includes the atlas and axis?
The atlas and axis are among the cervical vertebrae.
When moving your head how does your vertebrae move?
your atlas is pivoting around your axis
What is atypical vertebrae of neck?
C1 (Atlas) , and C2 ( Axis ) because they are unlike the rest of the Cervical vertebrae.
What is the difference between atlas and axis?
1.atlas has no vertebral body and spinous process since axis has both. 2.atlas form movement to indicated ''yes'',axis is moving the hed to signify ''no''.
Where in the body would you find pivot joints?
The rotation of the atlas on the axis (first two vertebrae)
How many bones in the cervical vertebrae?
There are seven cervical (C1-C7) vertebrae. The top two are unique in form and number three through seven are similar in morphology. The uppermost is the atlas (C1) which supports the skull, and the next is the axis (C2), where much if the rotation takes place. The body of the atlas is the odontoid process of the axis (c2), and the atlas (c1) rotates around this.
What bone is unique to the axis vertebrae?
The atlas, also known as C1 sits on the axis, or C2. The dens of the axis projects through the vertebral foramen of the atlas and the vertebral facets come in contact with each other through cartilaginous discs between the two vertebrae.
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 is another name for the vertebrae?
Cervical vertebrae may also be called neck bones.
What specific name is given to the very top vertebrae?
C1 is called the atlas and C2 is called the axis
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).
Which cervical vertebrae form the atlantoxial joint?
The first and second cervical vertebrae form the atlantoaxial joint. These bones are known as the atlas and the axis.
