Atlas Vertebra (Noun)
Meaning
The 1st cervical vertebra.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The atlas vertebra is a unique cervical vertebra located at the top of the spine, connecting the skull to the neck.
- The atlas vertebra is the first cervical vertebra and the one that actually articulates with the occipital bone of the skull.
- In the human skeletal system, the atlas vertebra, also known as C1, is the first cervical vertebra, and is located just below the skull.
- The atlas vertebra, which is the first cervical vertebra, is designated C1 and provides the unique ability to move the head in a wide range.
- In the cervical spine, the atlas vertebra is the first cervical vertebra and serves as a ring that allows the head to move freely on top of the spine.