Atlas, the first cervical vertebra
Illustration of the first cervical vertebra. Cranial view and view from lateral side.
| Term name | Layer | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Groove for vertebral artery | Layer 1 |
| 2 | Facet for dens | Layer 1 |
| 3 | Superior articular facet | Layer 1 |
| 4 | Vertebral foramen | Layer 1 |
| 5 | Foramen transversarium | Layer 1 |
| 6 | Transverse process | Layer 1 |
| 7 | Lateral mass | Layer 1 |
| 8 | Posterior tubercle | Layer 1 |
| 9 | Anterior tubercle | Layer 1 |
| 10 | Posterior arch | Layer 1 |
| 11 | Anterior arch | Layer 1 |