The axis, or second cervical vertebra (C2), articulates superiorly with the atlas (C1), which is the first cervical vertebra. This joint allows for a range of motion, including the nodding of the head. The articulation between the axis and atlas is crucial for the rotation of the head and neck. Additionally, the odontoid process (dens) of the axis fits into the atlas, providing stability and support.
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The axis, or second cervical vertebra (C2), articulates with two bones: the atlas (C1), which is the first cervical vertebra, and the occipital bone of the skull. The joint between the atlas and axis allows for the rotation of the head, while the connection with the occipital bone facilitates nodding movements.
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Anteriorly with the cuboid and superiorly with the talus.
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right in the middle of the earth
The atlas articulates with the axis. The atlas is the first cervical vertebra and articulates with the skull superiorly, and the axis (the second cervical vertebra) inferiorly. The joint between the atlas and axis, dubbed the atlanto-axial joint, is responsible for the increased range of motion of the skull (turning your head left/right, and nodding up/down).The order of the atlas and axis can be remembered because, beginning from the skull, these two cervical vertebrae are in alphabetical order (aTlas then aXis).
The temporal bones articulate with the parietal bones superiorly, the sphenoid bone anteriorly, the occipital bone posteriorly, and the zygomatic bones laterally.
The axis is the second cervical vertebra (C2) and has a unique feature called the odontoid process or dens, which projects superiorly from its body. This structure allows the atlas (C1) to pivot around the axis, enabling the movement of the head from side to side.
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Anteriorly with the cuboid and superiorly with the talus.
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The axis, or second cervical vertebra (C2), articulates with two bones: the atlas (C1), which is the first cervical vertebra, and the occipital bone of the skull. The joint between the atlas and axis allows for the rotation of the head, while the connection with the occipital bone facilitates nodding movements.