Atlas (C1) vs Tibia
| Eigenschaft | Atlas (C1) | Tibia |
|---|---|---|
| Lateinischer Name | Atlas | Os tibiae |
| Typ | Bone | Bone |
| Körpersystem | Skeletal | Skeletal |
| Körperregion | Spine | Leg |
| Funktion | The first cervical vertebra that supports the skull. Allows nodding movements (flexion and extension) of the head at the atlanto-occipital joint. | The larger of the two leg bones, the tibia bears most of the weight transmitted from the femur to the foot. It provides attachment for muscles of the leg and … |
| Klinische Bedeutung | Jefferson fractures (burst fractures of the atlas) result from axial loading. Atlanto-occipital dislocation is usually fatal. Congenital anomalies include atlas assimilation (occipitalization). | Tibial plateau fractures affect the knee joint. Tibial shaft fractures are the most common long bone fractures. Stress fractures of the tibia are common in athletes and military personnel. |
| FMA ID | 12519 | 24476 |
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Atlas (C1)
Atlas
Ring-shaped and unusual in lacking both a vertebral body and a spinous process, the atlas is the first cervical vertebra and supports the skull. Its structure consists of anterior and posterior arches joined by two …