Explain the Significance of the Dens (Odontoid Process)which Is Present

question 54

Essay

Explain the significance of the dens (odontoid process)which is present on the second cervical vertebra (C₂ or axis).

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Definitions:

Percentile

A measure that indicates the value below which a given percentage of observations in a group of observations falls.

Five-number Summary

Consists of the minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, and maximum, providing a quick overview of the distribution of a dataset.

Distribution

The way in which values in a dataset are spread out or distributed across a range of values or categories.

Symmetric

A characteristic where something is the same on both sides when divided by a central line.