Cervical Spine (Neck): What It Is, Anatomy & Disorders
Your cervical spine — the neck area of your spine — consists of seven stacked bones called vertebrae. The first two vertebrae of your cervical spine are unique in shape and function. Your first vertebra (C1), also called the atlas, is a ring-shaped …
Anatomical structure of the axis (C2) - Kenhub
2023年10月30日 · The axis is the second vertebra of the vertebral column, located in the superior portion of the cervical region of the spine. It articulates superiorly with the atlas, and inferiorly with the third cervical vertebra. The axis can be divided into anterior and posterior components.
The Cervical Spine - Features - Joints - Ligaments ...
2024年9月5日 · The second cervical vertebrae (C2) is known as the axis. In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the cervical vertebrae – their characteristic features, articulations and clinical relevance.
Anatomy, Head and Neck: Cervical Vertebrae - StatPearls ...
2023年10月24日 · The cervical spine comprises 7 vertebrae (C1 to C7) and is divided into 2 major segments. The 2 most cephalad vertebrae, the atlas (C1) and the axis (C2), form the craniocervical junction (CCJ) together with the occiput.
The C1-C2 Vertebrae and Spinal Segment - Spine-health
The C1 and C2 vertebrae are the first two vertebrae of the spine. Trauma to this level not only injures these two vertebrae, but may also damage the C2 spinal nerve, the vertebral artery, and/or the spinal cord.
Axis (C2 Vertebra): Anatomy, Functions, & Labeled Diagram
2022年12月7日 · The axis is 1 of the only 2 vertebrae with a unique name and purpose. It is the 2nd bone out of the 7 in the uppermost section of the spinal column, the cervical vertebra. It is also referred to as the C2 vertebra or epistropheus (rarely).
Axis Anatomy, C2 Cervical Vertebrae Definition & Diagram ...
2018年1月19日 · The axis is the second of seven bones in the cervical spine. The axis, also known as the C2 bone, creates a pivot that allows the C1, or atlas, to rotate. This action gives the head and neck a...
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