Axis (C2) vs Lungs
| Property | Axis (C2) | Lungs |
|---|---|---|
| Latin Name | Axis | Pulmones |
| Type | Bone | Organ |
| Body System | Skeletal | Respiratory |
| Body Region | Spine | Thorax |
| Function | The second cervical vertebra that provides a pivot point for rotation of the head. The dens (odontoid process) projects superiorly and acts as the axis around which the atlas rotates. | The primary organs of gas exchange, allowing oxygen to enter the blood and carbon dioxide to be expelled. The total surface area of the alveoli is approximately 70 square meters, … |
| Clinical Significance | Odontoid fractures are common cervical spine injuries, especially in elderly patients. Hangman's fracture involves bilateral pars interarticularis fractures of C2. Atlantoaxial instability occurs in rheumatoid arthritis and Down syndrome. | Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death. Pneumonia is inflammation of the alveoli. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Pulmonary embolism is a life-threatening … |
| FMA ID | 12520 | 68877 |