Assertion: vertebral column's vertebra | /r/Synonym | the axis
Facets:
value: respectively
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: The second cervical (C2) vertebra is called the axis, because it serves as the axis for rotation when turning the head toward the right or left.
text: the movement you get at each level, at the atlanto-occipital joint, which is where this vertebra, vertebra C1 is known as the atlas, vertebra 2 is known as the axis, and a way of remembering the atlas, if you are familiar with Greek mythology, some Titan or something Atlas, known as Atlas, had to carry the universe or something
text: Two special vertebrae are the atlas and axis, on which the head rests.
text: The atlas sits on top of the second cervical vertebra - the axis.
text: The second cervical (C2) vertebra is called the axis, because it serves as the axis for rotation when turning the head toward the right or left.
text: The second cervical (C2) vertebra is called the axis, because it serves as the axis for rotation when turning the head toward the right or left.
text: This second vertebra is called the ‘Axis’.
text: The first two cervical vertebrae are known as the atlas and the axis respectively, and are modified to allow movement of the head.