axis vertebra

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   the 2nd cervical vertebra; serves as a pivot for turning the head

   Synonymsaxis

   Broadercervical vertebra

   Partsodontoid process

Questions about axis vertebra

What does axis vertebra mean?

axis vertebra means "the 2nd cervical vertebra; serves as a pivot for turning the head".

What is another word for axis vertebra?

Close synonyms include axis. Each sense on this page lists its own synonyms, because a word with several meanings rarely has one substitute that works for all of them.