Atlas and axis vertebrae

The first two vertebrae (C1 and C2, or the atlas and axis) are a bit special. So special that they're worth looking at individually and having a think about how they articulate with one another and with the skull.
And what happens if they fracture?
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What happens if the lateral mass or occiput condyles are not aligned correctly? What would be the damage in that?

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I have got a question for you. Every time I go to the chiropractor he has to adjust my atlas he says. Looking at how fragile this could be in your teaching is adjusting of the atlas a good idea?

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If you're not comfortable, the patient always has control to say no. If you have concerns about hypermobility, ask for other techniques like posture strengthening exercises or use of an activator. If communication with your chiropractor is difficult, get a 2nd or 3rd opinion from other chiropractors, shop around for someone that has a treatment plan catered to your improvement.

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ankylosing spondilytis took my Dens. I recieved 2 screws. no side to side movement there, only from the hips.

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Can the Axis work properly without Atlas? Why or Why not?

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What happens when these are covered with DISH?

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How I know if I have atlas

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Just nod your head. If you can't nod you don't have atlas bone 😂😂.

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[@NathanWilhome]

Good outline, however, i would say the naming of the 'dens', or the odontoid process as you call it because that is what you have been taught, by itself appears like a small bony body with a head...and wide shoulders appearing as a minature human to the chest level right within itself. So given this appearance, what should it be called if having the word Atlas? Yes, it should be called the Atlas bone...this odontoid process. That's the problem with western anatomy. They always screw the names up. In fact all anatomy in my opinion needs a thorough revamping keeping it simple with common sense naming...that is attuned with for instance, those inner processes that are functional to their inner workings...for instance names we see in the Taoist : Heavenly Gate and so and so. I hope you catch my sentiment. In my opinion, additionally, no invidivual's name should be anywhere on the body, or in physiology or anywhere else : such things only lead to confusion, distraction and...block the intuition with respect when being taught about the body. Similarly the way anatomy is taught is often way too 'disjointed', incomplete, unwholesome, I would say...at least it was 50 years ago. Having said that, you got the job done here. Thanks.

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