Vertebrae

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What does the hyoid bone anchor?

The toungue and is involved in swallowing
The first vertebrae

Atlas
The second vertebrae

Axis
What does the Atlas do?

Supports and balances the head and allows it to move back and forth
What does the Axis do?

A process inserts into the atlas and serves as the sight for a muscle attatchment, allows to turn from side to side
What are the names of the parts of the Spinal Column?
- Vertebral Foramen
- Intervertebral Disks

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Vertebrae

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Anatomy

Updated

2012-12-21T02:59:39Z

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