axis (C2 vertebra)

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:bone
cervical vertebra
gptkbp:articulatesWith gptkb:atlas_(C1_vertebra)
C3 vertebra
gptkbp:followedBy gptkb:atlas_(C1_vertebra)
gptkbp:function enables rotation of the head
gptkbp:hasFeature dens
gptkbp:hasForamen gptkb:transverse_foramen
vertebral foramen
gptkbp:hasLamina lamina
gptkbp:hasPedicle pedicle
gptkbp:hasSpines bifid spinous process
gptkbp:hasTransverseProcess transverse process
gptkbp:hasUniqueSpecies mammals
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label axis (C2 vertebra)
gptkbp:locatedIn neck
gptkbp:namedAfter axis (meaning "axle" or "pivot")
gptkbp:number second cervical vertebra
gptkbp:partOf vertebral column
cervical spine
gptkbp:precededBy C3 vertebra
gptkbp:processor odontoid process
gptkbp:scientificName axis
gptkbp:shape vertebral body
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:foramen_magnum
gptkb:atlas_(C1_vertebra)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6