Asked by Sylvana Guzman on Sep 22, 2024
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The two vertebrae that articulate to allow pivoting of the head are atlas and axis.
Atlas And Axis
The first two cervical vertebrae that support the skull and enable head movements such as nodding and rotation.
Pivoting
The action of rotating around a single point or axis, often used to describe movements in sports, dance, or mechanics.
- Determine and explain the singular features distinguishing different types of vertebrae.
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Zhanhe Zhang5 days ago
Final Answer :
True
Explanation :
The atlas (C1 vertebra) and axis (C2 vertebra) are the two vertebrae that articulate to allow pivoting of the head.
Learning Objectives
- Determine and explain the singular features distinguishing different types of vertebrae.