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Yes, the dens is a bony projection on the axis (C2 vertebra) that acts as a pivot point for the rotation of the first cervical vertebra (atlas) in the neck. This specialized structure allows for the nodding motion of the head.
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dens get closed because they are improving the site :-*
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Since the dens is part of the Axis vertebra (and project up in the first vertebra, the Atlas vertebra that supports the skull) it is called the Dens Axis
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no they don't they are kinda loners and live under trees or Bush's but not in dens
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Muskrat dens are made out of different pond weeds for example cattails.
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The dens, also known as the odontoid process, is located on the axis vertebra, which is the second cervical vertebra (C2). It serves as a pivot for rotation of the head.
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True. During winter, they have to sleep in dens to keep warm.
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Bears live in caves and dens.
Dens are usually shallow covered pits.
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The dens is located on the cerival vertebrae on C2, which is the second vertebrae on the cervial vertebrae.
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They live in dens. These dens may be in caves or may be dug into the ground.
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The movement that occurs between the atlas (C1) and the dens of the axis (C2) is primarily rotation. This articulation allows for the head to rotate from side to side.
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The dens is a part of the central nervous system, specifically within the brainstem. The dens is a bony projection on the axis bone that articulates with the atlas bone, allowing for mobility of the head and neck.
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Late night is the best time to place bombs in woodchuck dens.
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Although Tasmanian devils can and do dig, they expend little energy on making their dens. Tasmanian devils often use caves,hollow logs and old wombat burrows for their dens.
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Peter Dens was born on September 12, 1690 and died on February 15, 1775. Peter Dens would have been 84 years old at the time of death or 324 years old today.
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A lion lives in a den.
Also foxes, coyotes, cougars, bears use them to hibernate,
A fox lives in a den, a badger lives in a den, and mountain lions live in dens.
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