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The bones in the neck are called the cervical vertebrae. The first cervical vertebrae, C1, is called the atlas because it holds up the weight of the head. The second cervical vertebrae, C2, is called the axis because it allows side-to-side movement.
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∙ 11y agoThere are 29 bones in the head and neck of a human. 8 Cranial:1 Frontal, 2 Parietal, 2 Temporal, 1 Occipital, 1 Sphenoid, 1 Ethmoid; 14 Facial: 2 Nasal, 2 Maxilla, 2 Zygomatic, 1 Mandible, 2 Lacrimal, 2 Palantine, 2 Inferior Nasal Conchae, 1 Vomer; 7 other bones: 1 Hyoid, 6 Auditory
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∙ 15y agoThere is no bone connecting to the brain, BUT the spinal cord (the main nerve) connects to the spine which is made up of vertebrae.
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∙ 15y agoThe cranium is directly connected to the "neck bones" at the top vertebrae called C1 or Atlas.
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∙ 9y agoThat joint is called as atlanto occipital joint.
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∙ 13y agoThere are seven main bones, known as the cervical vertebrae. The are C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, and C7.
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∙ 14y agoThe first bone in the neck is the atlas.
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What is the occiput?
The lower rear portion of the skullBack of the head.
Where is the hyloid bone?
A bone in anterior part of neck. Superior to thyroid carilage. Inferior to stylohyloid muscle.
What are 2 kinds of joints what are the 3 movable joints?
# Hinge joints allow movement in one direction, as seen in the knees and elbows. # Pivot joints allow a rotating or twisting motion, like that of the head moving from side to side. # Ball-and-socket joints allow the greatest freedom of movement. The hips and shoulders have this type of joint, in which the round end of a long bone fits into the hollow of another bone.
What is the only movable joint in the head?
You actually have two joints in your "head". Most of the joints are immoveable but the joint that the lower jaw makes with the rest of the skull is a movable joint.
A rounded knob that articulates with another bone is called a?
A "head". For example, the head of the humerus or head of the femur.
What part of the body is connected to the head and the trunk?
The head bone's connected to the neck bone...
Which type of joints in found in the hip bone?
feamer head and neck
What part of your body is called the trunk?
The head bone's connected to the neck bone...
What joints do you use to turn your head side to side?
The Cervical (neck) vertebrae.
What are joints designed to do?
Joints are the place where two bones meet. All of your bones, except for one (the hyoid bone in your neck), form a joint with another bone. Joints hold your bones together and allow your rigid skeleton to move. Hope this helps?! :)
Why do wild turkeys move there head when they walk?
becus they have a specil bone in there neck
When you have a car crash why do people get neck injuries?
A crash can cause your head to whip back and forth. This is hard on the muscles, bones, and joints in the neck.
The head bone is connected to the what bone?
You would call it a neck bone, I suppose, but the "Neck Bone" has many other bones with it. Though it is all made up as the Cervical vertebrae
Is the scapula bone is located close to the head?
It is. In fact, it is your shoulder which is right under your neck.
What is the occiput?
The lower rear portion of the skullBack of the head.
What are the types of dislocation bones?
you can not dislocate a bone. Joints can be dislocated. some of you act as if you don't have a brain in your head.
What muscle turns head side to side?
The sternocleidomastiod. Theres one on each side of the neck going from your occipital bone (back of head) down to your clavical (collar bone).
