Question
You are provided with a photograph with part of human skeleton. Use it to answer questions that follow.
(i) Name the first vertebra labelled E and state how it is adapted to its function
Name .....
Adaptations .....
(ii) Name the structure in the skull that articulates with the vertebra E
(i) Name the first vertebra labelled E and state how it is adapted to its function
Name .....
Adaptations .....
(ii) Name the structure in the skull that articulates with the vertebra E
Answer
(i) Atlas
- Wide neural canal for passage of the large spinal cord in the neck region
- Broad facets for articulation with the occipital condyles of the skull
- Broad and flattened wing-like transverse process to offer a large surface area for attachment of neck muscles
(ii) Occipital condyles
- Wide neural canal for passage of the large spinal cord in the neck region
- Broad facets for articulation with the occipital condyles of the skull
- Broad and flattened wing-like transverse process to offer a large surface area for attachment of neck muscles
(ii) Occipital condyles
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