The first vertebra, the atlas by its articulation with axis vertebra facilitates a

Noding movement

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Sideway movement

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Rotatory movement

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Backward movement

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Solution

The correct option is D Rotatory movement
The first vertebra atlas articulates with the second vertebra to form a pivot type of joint. It allows the head to from side to side and up and down. Therefore it facilitates rotatory movement.
So, the correct answer is 'Rotatory movement'.

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