Axis (C2) vs Tibia
| 特性 | Axis (C2) | Tibia |
|---|---|---|
| ラテン語名 | Axis | Os tibiae |
| 種類 | Bone | Bone |
| 器官系 | Skeletal | Skeletal |
| 身体部位 | Spine | Leg |
| 機能 | 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 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 … |
| 臨床的意義 | 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. | 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 | 12520 | 24476 |
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Axis (C2)
Axis
The second cervical vertebra, the axis provides the pivot around which the head rotates. Its defining feature is the dens, or odontoid process, a tooth-like projection that extends superiorly from the body to articulate with …