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C1, C2, . . .,
1 symbols for cervical nerves. 2 symbols for cervical vertebrae. C1 Atlas Anatomy A unique ring-shaped vertebrae without a vertebral body and no adjacent disc, which has narrow anterior and posterior arches connected to stout wedge-shaped lateral masses; C1 transitions a rigid skull and a mobile cervical
spine, acting like a 'washer', buffering various forces; transverse atlantal ligament and alar ligaments stabilize C1 on C2; atlantoaxial joint ROM is 40º rotation, 10º flexion and 10º lateral bending. See C1 fracture. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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