Spinal Cord/C2 Vertabrae
In anatomy, the second cervical vertebra (C2) of the spine is named the axis (from Latin axis, “axle”) or epistropheus.
It forms the pivot upon which the first cervical vertebra (the atlas), which carries the head, rotates.
The most distinctive characteristic of this bone is the strong odontoid process (”dens”) which rises perpendicularly from the upper surface of the body. That peculiar feature gives to the vertebra a rarely-used third name: vertebra dentata.
This is an awesome spinal cord diagram, huh?
Tommy, you are doing some amazing stuff here. MUCH RESPECT!!! From me and everyone else in Ft LAud. Thank you… We love ya Chris!!!
Chris-
The ortho office has seen your speedy recoveries. Just one more to conquer!
- From Kara -Ortho Office
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