Which vertebral bone articulates with the bone above it to allow your head to move from...
Question:
Which vertebral bone articulates with the bone above it to allow your head to move from side-to-side when you say "no"?
(a) atlas
(b) axis
(c) dens
(d) coccyx
(e) {eq}7 {/eq}th cervical.
Vertebrae:
The vertebral column is composed of individual vertebrae that are "stacked" on top of each other. The vertebral column is divided into different sections based on the location and different characteristics of the vertebral bones. These sections include the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae.
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View this answerThe axis articulates with the bone above it to allow your head to more from side-to-side when you say no.
The axis another name for vertebra C2 and...
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Chapter 5 / Lesson 6Learn about the vertebral column's function and the vertebrae definition. Discover the vertebrae bones and vertebral ribs, and explore the structure of the vertebral column.