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The atlas is located in which vertebral region?
Options
A Thoracic
B Lumbar
C Cervical
Correct Answer
D Sacral
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The atlas is the first cervical vertebra (C1). It is located in the neck region and articulates with the occipital condyles of the skull, allowing nodding movements.

Hint

This is the first vertebra of the neck, named after the Titan who held up the sky.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1712 of 2214
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