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odontoid process of cervical vertebra 2

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The toothlike process on the upper surface of the axis, which articulates with the atlas above[GAID]. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dens_(anatomy) GAID:238 HP:0003310 ]

Synonyms: axis odontoid process, dens of axis, odontoid process of axis, dens axis, dens, odontoid process, axis dens, cervical vertebra 2 odontoid process

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Anterior process located between the atlantal cotyles that projects into the foramen magnum of the skull and bears facets that articulate with the lateral walls of the foramen.[AAO]

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TODO check AAO:0000721 odontoid_process -- Anterior process located between the atlantal cotyles that projects into the foramen magnum of the skull and bears facets that articulate with the lateral walls of the foramen

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UBERON:0005210

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UBERON:0004096

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odontoid process of cervical vertebra 2, Dens of axis

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