The First Cervical Vertebra is Called The

Question

The first cervical vertebra is called the
A) primum.
B) atlas.
C) axis.
D) cervix.
E) apex.

Accepted Answer

The first cervical vertebra is commonly called the "atlas," named after the mythological figure who held the world on his shoulders. It supports the weight of the head and allows it to move up and down in a nodding motion.