In anatomy, the atlas (C1) is the most superior (first) cervical vertebra of the spine and is located in the neck. The bone is named for Atlas of Greek mythology, just as Atlas bore the weight of …

4 天之前 · C1 Anatomy. The C1, or first cervical vertebra, is commonly called the atlas due to its unique position in the spine. In Greek mythology, Atlas was the titan who held the Earth on his …

2024年9月5日 · Atlas. The atlas is the first cervical vertebra and articulates with the occiput of the head and the axis (C2). It differs from the other cervical vertebrae in that it has no vertebral …

2023年10月30日 · The atlas is the first vertebra of the vertebral column, located in the most superior portion of the cervical region of the vertebral column. The atlas articulates superiorly …

2022年12月1日 · Anatomy. The atlas is a thin ring-shaped bone that does not resemble the typical vertebrae, thus being classified as an atypical vertebra. It is the most delicate of all the 7 …

2022年1月18日 · Your first vertebra (C1), also called the atlas, is a ring-shaped bone that begins at the base of your skull. It’s named after Atlas, of Greek mythology, who held the world on his …

2022年5月24日 · The cervical spine is the first part of the spinal column, consisting of 7 cervical vertebrae, C1-C7. These vertebrae are ring-like bony structures supporting the weight of the …

The Atlas (the first cervical vertebra - C1) differs from the other cervical vertebrae in that it has no body or spinous process. It is comprised of two bony arches with two bony masses laterally. It …

2025年1月28日 · The first two vertebrae, the atlas (C1) and axis (C2), are uniquely structured to support the skull and enable rotational movements. The cervical spine also protects the spinal …

2023年12月6日 · The atlas (plural: atlases) is the first cervical vertebra, commonly called C1. It is an atypical cervical vertebra with unique features. It articulates with the dens of the axis and …