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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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Does the dens articulate with the axis?
No
Where does the axis articulate?
right in the middle of the earth
What is it the axis of the skeletal system?
The axial contains all the bones closest to the center of the body. It does not include bones in the arms or legs, just all other bones including the cranium and neck bones.
What does the axis superiorly articulate with?
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.
On a two coordinate graph which axis is x?
the horizontal axis
What are the names of the two bones that articulate with the distal humerus?
radius and ulna
What are the names of the two bones that articulate with the 'distal humerus'?
radius and ulna
What are your joint?
A joint is where any two bones in the body come together or articulate.
Does the dens articulate with the axis?
No
Which bones articulate with the distal radius?
The lower extremity of the radius actually has two bones which it articulates with. The carpal and the ulna.
What bones articulate with the ulna?
The carpals articulate distally with the ulna. The carpals are also known as the wrist bones.
Name the two bones of the hand that articulate to form a saddle joint?
Trapezium and 1st metacarpal
Do most facial bones articulate with the mandible?
No, most facial bones do not articulate with the mandible. The mandible primarily articulates with the temporal bones at the temporomandibular joint, while the rest of the facial bones are connected by sutures and ligaments.
Where does the axis articulate?
right in the middle of the earth
Which bones does not articulate with the maxillae?
zyomatic
What flat bones articulate with the thoracic vertebrae?
The ribs articulate with the thoracic vertebrae.
What are cartilage and ligaments?
Joins are where two bones meet and articulate. Ligaments hold these joints together by attaching bone to bone. Cartilage is a smooth, soft tissue that separates the bones in the joint so that they do not directly rub on each other as they articulate.
