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The bone that articulates with the occipital condyles is
The bone that articulates with the occipital condyles is
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The correct option is A atlas
The bone that articulates with the occipital condyles is atlas (first cervical vertebra).
The 2nd cervical vertebra is called axis. It supports the head.
Thoracic vertebrae are present at the chest level. They join with the ribs. They are larger and stronger than the cervical vertebrae.
The coccygeal vertebrae are 4 fused bones. These are curved triangular bones.
The bone that articulates with the occipital condyles is atlas (first cervical vertebra).
The 2nd cervical vertebra is called axis. It supports the head.
Thoracic vertebrae are present at the chest level. They join with the ribs. They are larger and stronger than the cervical vertebrae.
The coccygeal vertebrae are 4 fused bones. These are curved triangular bones.
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