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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomical Terms for the Head and Neck
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The atlas is one of the ______ vertebrae.
A
sacral
B
thoracic
C
cervical
D
lumbar
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Step 1: Understand the anatomy of the vertebral column, which is divided into five regions: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal.
Step 2: Learn that the cervical vertebrae are located in the neck region and are numbered C1 to C7. The atlas is the first cervical vertebra (C1).
Step 3: Recognize the unique features of the atlas (C1), which include its ring-like structure and lack of a vertebral body, allowing it to support the skull and facilitate head movement.
Step 4: Compare the atlas to other vertebrae in the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral regions, noting that these regions have different structural features and functions.
Step 5: Confirm that the atlas is part of the cervical vertebrae, as it is specifically designed to articulate with the occipital bone of the skull and enable nodding movements.
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