Biology · Support and Movement
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The name of the second vertebrae in the neck region is:
- A
Atlas
- B
Axis
- C
Neck vertebra
- D
Floating rib
The cervical spine (neck region) consists of seven bones (C1-C7 vertebrae), which are separated from one another by intervertebral discs. Your first vertebra (C1), also called the atlas, is a ring-shaped bone that begins at the base of your skull. It's named the atlas. The second cervical vertebra, or axis, supports the odontoid process.
The atlas bone is the top bone or first cervical vertebra connecting your skull to your spine. It's also known as the C1 vertebra in your cervical spine.
The cervical spine (neck region) consists of seven bones (C1-C7 vertebrae), which are separated from one another by intervertebral discs. Your first vertebra (C1), also called the atlas, is a ring-shaped bone that begins at the base of your skull. It's named as an atlas. The second cervical vertebra, or axis, supports the odontoid process.
Your neck vertebra, also known as the cervical spine, consists of the first seven vertebrae in your spine. It provides support for the weight of your head, surrounds and protects your spinal cord, and allows for a wide range of head motions.
A rib is said to be "floating" if it does not attach to the sternum. It is one of the last 2 ribs and is not found in the beginning.
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