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Why does the head pivots on the second vertebrae?
The second vertebrae has a dens (meaning tooth) which sticks up into the ring made by the atlas (the first vertebra). The head can pivot with this type of joint. A person can nod the head "no".
What part of the body does the sternocleidomastoid move?
I believe the answer is head and neck. Hope this helps! :)
What is the vertebra of the neck?
The vertebrae in the neck are called cervicle vertebrae. There are 6 of them altogether. The first two (going downward from the skull) are called the atlas and the axis. The rest are just name by their order. Eg: C1 (Atlas), C2 (Axis), C3, C4.....
What does the vertebral column support?
The axis supports the weight of the head.
Is your vertebrae movable?
Almost all the joints between vertebrae are movable. The joints between the cervical vertebrae and lumber vertebrae have fairly good movement. Between thoracic vertebrae only you have less movement. But then they do move on each other.
Which bone joint help us move your head?
The atlas bone (named after Atlas in Greek mythology who held up the world). The first of the cervical vertebrae are the smallest vertebrae.
Move head up and down?
When you are moving your head up and down it is called duck
What are superstitions about moving?
If you sleep with the head of your bed facing west you will move soon.
Can you move one bone in your backbone without moving the others?
No, you cannot move one individual bone in your backbone, or vertebra, without affecting the others. The vertebrae in the spine are connected by intervertebral discs, ligaments, and muscles, which allow for a coordinated movement of multiple vertebrae. Any movement of one vertebra typically involves the adjacent vertebrae as well, due to their structural and functional interdependence.
Where do animals have vertebrae?
If an animal has any vertebrae, they have them between their head and the tip of their tails and they are usually part of a ventral structure. Vertebrae form the spine.
How does the vertebrae column work?
vertebrae allows flexibility to our back so we can move up,down etc
Why does the head pivots on the second vertebrae?
The second vertebrae has a dens (meaning tooth) which sticks up into the ring made by the atlas (the first vertebra). The head can pivot with this type of joint. A person can nod the head "no".
Does the thoracic vertebrae move?
yes the thoracic vertebrate move at limited distance .
What is the function of the spinal?
the spinal vertebrae helps your back up and moving
What part of the vertebrae supports the weight of the head and trunk?
The axis supports the weight of the head.
What part of the body does the sternocleidomastoid move?
I believe the answer is head and neck. Hope this helps! :)
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.
