Which Bone Articulates with the Dens

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which bone articulates with the dens?

• A) occipital
• B) axis
• C) atlas
• D) temporal

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Long-term Memories

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A critical structure within the brain involved in memory formation and spatial navigation.

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The process by which neurons communicate with each other through electrical and chemical signals across the synapse.