ANATOMY
MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE
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Question
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What type of joint is found in your neck between C1 and C2 of your vertebrae?
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Hinge
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Pivot
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Ball and Socket
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Planar
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The two bilateral atlantoaxial joints found laterally are classified as gliding joints. The uppermost parts of the cervical spine that make up the atlantoaxial joint are the atlas (C1) and the axis (C2).
Detailed explanation-2: -The C1 and C2 vertebrae are uniquely shaped and have vertebral foramen (spaces within the bone) which allow the vertebral arteries and veins to reach through to the brain and supply it with blood. This unique formation is only seen in the cervical vertebrae.
Detailed explanation-3: -Your seven cervical vertebrae (C1 to C7) are connected at the back of the bone by a type of joint (called facet joints), which allow for the forward, backward and twisting motions of your neck.
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