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name three pecularities of the axis c2 (atlas rotates on it (no movement, whereas yes movement occurs between skull and atlas)
flat surfaces superior articular facets (atlas articulates on it)
dens (odontoid process held in place by the transverse ligament of the atlas
large bifid spinous process ( can be felt in the nuchal furrow)
dens (odontoid process held in place by the transverse ligament of the atlas
large bifid spinous process ( can be felt in the nuchal furrow)
