Which feature is unique to the axis?
A)Dens
B)Bifid spinous process
C)Superior articular facet
D)Transverse foramen
E)Vertebral foramen

Name: Which feature is unique to the axis? A)Dens B)Bifid spinous process C)Superior articular facet D)Transverse foramen E)Vertebral foramen
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The dens, also known as the odontoid process, is a unique feature of the axis (C2 vertebra) that allows it to pivot within the atlas (C1 vertebra), providing the rotational movement of the head.

Which Feature Is Unique to the Axis