Locomotion-And-Movement Question 103
Question: The vertebra which bears the whole weight of the skull is:
Options:
A) Atlas
B) Axis
C) Cervical
D) Sacral
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
[a] According to Greek mythology, atlas is the Titan who born the heavens on his shoulders.
If the skull can be considered as the heavens, the first vertebra which bears the whole weight of the skull can be regarded as atlas.
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