ATLAS ANATOMY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024 Where does the atlas lie on the vertebral column? - ANSWER it is the most superior component in the vertebral column above the axis; also called C1 Anterior Arch - ANSWER band of bone on the anterior side of the vertebrae that closes the vertebrae between the transverse process Posterior Arch - ANSWER band of bone that extends from transverse processes to close the posterior side of the vertebrae Transverse process - ANSWER prominent lateral projection from the lateral mass and serves as an attachment site for muscles that aid in head and neck movement Transverse Foramen - ANSWER Pathway through transverse process and serves as passage way for vertebrae artery and vein Superior Articular Process - ANSWER concave facets sit on top of the process that connect with the occipital condyles allowing the head to move up and down Inferior Articular Process - ANSWER concave facets allow atlas to connect with the axis bone directly below, allowing side -to-side head movement
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