2007-07-29 13:22:21 · 3 answers · asked by TERRELL E DAVIS E 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
The first seven vertebrae (C1 - C7) form the cervical spine.
The cervical spine is further divided into two parts; the upper cervical region (C1 and C2), and the lower cervical region (C3 through C7). C1 is termed the Atlas and C2 the Axis, and these two vertebrae allow you to nod and shake your head.
2007-07-29 13:32:31 · answer #1 · answered by Katy D 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
This part of the spine is called the cervical spine, and includes the C2 vertebra which when broken/injured is called ‘the Hangman’s fracture’ (for obvious reasons!).
2007-08-02 05:19:53 · answer #2 · answered by monkeyfullah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-07-29 21:57:42 · answer #3 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They are part of the cervical spine.
2007-07-29 20:30:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋