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In anatomy, the atlas (C1) is the topmost (first) cervical vertebra of the spine.
It is named for the Atlas of mythology, because it supports the globe of the head.
The atlas is the topmost vertebra, and – along with the Axis – forms the joint connecting the skull and spine. The atlas and axis are specialized to allow a greater range of motion than normal vertebrae.
The Atlas' chief peculiarity is that it has no body, and this is due to the fact that the body of the atlas has fused with...
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