Axis vertebra is identified by
a)
Sigmoid notch
b)
Deltoid ridge
c)
Odontoid process
d)
Centrum
Axis vertebra is identified by
a)
Sigmoid notch
b)
Deltoid ridge
c)
Odontoid process
d)
Centrum
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Axis vertebra is identified by
a)
Sigmoid notch
b)
Deltoid ridge
c)
Odontoid process
d)
Centrum
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Axis vertebra is identified by |
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a) |
Sigmoid notch |
b) |
Deltoid ridge |
c) |
Odontoid process |
d) |
Centrum |
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Answer Key / Explanation : (c) -
(c)
Axis is the second cervical vertebra, which is identified by a prominent odontoid process. The odontoid process of axis vertebra fits in the odontoid fossa of first cervical vertebera (
atlas) forming the actual pivot joint at which the skull rotates around together with the atlas.
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