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The occipital condyles are located on the:
Options
A Atlas
B Axis
C Skull
Correct Answer
D Thoracic vertebrae
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The occipital condyles are located on the skull (specifically the occipital bone). They articulate with the atlas (C1), forming the atlanto-occipital joint that allows nodding.

Hint

These rounded projections on the base of the skull articulate with the first vertebra.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
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