[Home]Atlas the vertebra

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In Anatomy, the topmost vertebra of the spine, which (along with the Axis) forms the joint connecting the skull and spine. The Atlas and Axis are specialized to allow a greater range of motion than normal vertebrae.

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Last edited November 21, 2001 11:07 am by Bryan Derksen (diff)
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