Body of the vertebra. It is fused with the Axis vertebra. Axis being the second vertebra.
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Typical vertebrae have common characteristics found throughout the spine, such as a body, vertebral arch, spinous process, and transverse processes. Atypical vertebrae vary in structure, size, or shape compared to typical vertebrae, often having unique features to accommodate specific functions in certain regions of the spine, such as the atlas and axis vertebrae in the cervical spine.
Atlas, sacral, and urostyle vertebrae are considered typical because of their typical features for their respective regions of the spine. For example, the atlas is the first cervical vertebra that supports the skull, the sacral vertebrae fuse to form the sacrum and provide stability to the pelvis, and the urostyle is a specialized vertebra found in amphibians that supports the pelvis and hindlimbs.
The vertebral column also known as spine is a bony framework found in the body.spine
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Slightly movable joints can be found in areas such as the vertebral column and the pubic symphysis in the pelvis. These joints allow for limited movement and provide stability and support to the body.