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odontoid process of cervical vertebra 2

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The toothlike process on the upper surface of the axis, which articulates with the atlas above[GAID]. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dens_(anatomy) ]

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odontoid process of cervical vertebra 2

Synonyms
  • axis dens
  • axis odontoid process
  • cervical vertebra 2 odontoid process
  • dens
  • dens axis
  • dens of axis
  • odontoid process
  • odontoid process of axis
database cross reference
Subsets

pheno_slim

latin term
dens axis [ FMA : TA FMA : 24043 ]

editor note

TODO check AAO:0000721 odontoid_process -- Anterior process located between the atlantal cotyles that projects into the foramen magnum of the skull and bears facets that articulate with the lateral walls of the foramen

external definition

Anterior process located between the atlantal cotyles that projects into the foramen magnum of the skull and bears facets that articulate with the lateral walls of the foramen.[AAO]

has alternative id

UBERON:0005210

id

UBERON:0004096