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Bones of the Trunk. 



art 



CO. The Second Cervical Vertebra or Axis, 



, superior view. 



Proc. oAqntoideus 



01. The Second Cervical Vertebra or Axis, 



side view. 



The body lias a tooth-like process, Processux odontoideusj 

 which is divided into an apex, head and neck; its anterior and posterior 

 surfaces are covered with cartilage. Near the odontoid process are 

 2 articular surfaces for articulation with the atlas. The spinous process 

 is of large size and sometimes bifid. 



