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Axis (anatomy)

In anatomy, the axis (from Latin axis, "axle") is the second cervical vertebra (C2) of the spine, immediately inferior to the atlas, upon which the head rests. The spinal cord passes through the axis.

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FMA
12520
Latin
axis, vertebra cervicalis II
MeSH
D001368
TA2
1050
TA98
A02.2.02.201

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Axis (anatomy)

Nodes38
Edges37
Triples5
Avg. degree1.95
Density0.052632
Components1

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Axis (anatomy)

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FMA · 1
Axis (anatomy) → 12520
Latin · 1
Axis (anatomy) → axis, vertebra cervicalis II
MeSH · 1
Axis (anatomy) → D001368
TA2 · 1
Axis (anatomy) → 1050
TA98 · 1
Axis (anatomy) → A02.2.02.201

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axis atlas dens body process cervical odontoid bone type vertebra front articular fracture strong vertebrae upper peg may arch ligament

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SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
Axis (anatomy)FMA125201.00infobox
Axis (anatomy)Latinaxis, vertebra cervicalis II1.00infobox
Axis (anatomy)MeSHD0013681.00infobox
Axis (anatomy)TA210501.00infobox
Axis (anatomy)TA98A02.2.02.2011.00infobox

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