L4.8.1.3.1.1: Atlas

• ATLAS

  ● C1 - 1st cervical bone of the vertebral column

  ● Unique due to the absence of a body which is normally seen in other vertebral bones
• PARTS OF THE VENTRAL VIEW

  • Anterior arch Posterior arch
  • Transverse process
  • Transverse foramina
  • Superior articular facet
  • connects with the occipital condyle of the skull that enables us to nod our head
• Superior view of atlas

  1. transverse process
  2. vertebral foramen
  3. posterior arch
  4. anterior arch

  A) 1

  B) 2

  C) 3

  D) 4