L4.8.1.3.1.2: Axis

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Ayen B.

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  • ● C2 - 2nd cervical bone of the vertebral column
    ● Acts as a pivot of the rotation of the atlas
  • PARTS OF THE VENTRAL VIEW
    • Spinous process
    • Transverse process
    • Facet on superior articular process
    • Dens
    • Body
  • Superior view of axis
    1. vertebral foramen
    2. transverse process
    3. dens
    4. body
    5. spinous process
    6. facet on superior articular process
    A) 5-6
    B) 1-2
    C) 3-4