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The atlas is the topmost vertebra and the axis (the vertebra below it) forms the joint connecting the skull and spine. The atlas and axis are specialized to allow a greater range of motion than normal vertebrae. They are responsible for the nodding and rotation movements of the head.
The Jefferson fracture can be associated with this injury, with the C1 ring, or atlas, being fractured in several places, allowing the spine to shift forward relative to the skull base. The Hangman's fracture which is a fracture of the C2 vertebral body or dens of the cervical spine upon which the skull base sits to allow the head to rotate ...
In human anatomy, arcuate foramen, also known as ponticulus posticus (Latin for "little posterior bridge") or Kimmerle's anomaly, [1] refers to a bony bridge on the atlas (C1 vertebra) that covers the groove for the vertebral artery. It is a common anatomical variation and estimated to occur in approximately 3-15% of the population.
Back pain. When your back aches and there’s no obvious cause (like lifting heavy boxes or falling), inflammation could be the root cause.Inflammatory back pain tends to come on gradually and ...
The supine position can help take pressure off the spine and joins, which may help alleviate back, neck and hip pain. The right support can go a long way when sleeping on your back, said Augelli.
The occipital condyles are undersurface protuberances of the occipital bone in vertebrates, which function in articulation with the superior facets of the atlas vertebra.. The condyles are oval or reniform (kidney-shaped) in shape, and their anterior extremities, directed forward and medialward, are closer together than their posterior, and encroach on the basilar portion of the bone; the ...
Jack Hoffman, a young cancer patient and Nebraska fan who scored an iconic touchdown during the Cornhuskers’ spring game in 2013, died on Wednesday.
The word is mentioned in a dictionary of South-west Lincolnshire dialect as a synonym of paxwax (originally faxwax; Old English compound of "hair" + "to grow"). [11] Hence, paddywack has been in use with this meaning since at least 1886. [12] Dried paddywhack is commonly packaged and sold as a dog treat. [10]