During Development, the Body of C1 Fuses to the Body

question 2

Multiple Choice

During development, the body of C1 fuses to the body of C2, creating the prominent ________ of the axis.

• A) bifid process
• B) pedicle
• C) vertebral prominens
• D) costal process
• E) dens

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Definitions:

Temporomandibular Joint

The hinge joint that connects the jaw to the temporal bones of the skull, allowing movement for chewing and talking.

Occipital Bone

A cranial bone located at the back and lower part of the skull which houses the occipital lobes of the brain.

Anterior Fontanel

The largest soft spot on a baby's skull, located at the top front, which allows for growth of the brain and skull during an infant's first year.

Sagittal Suture

A fibrous joint located between the two parietal bones of the skull, running anteroposteriorly.