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odontoid process

/əʊˈdɒntɔɪd ˈprəʊses/

翻译: 枢椎(第二颈椎)向上突出的齿状骨性突起,即齿突,作为头部旋转的轴心,使寰椎围绕其转动。

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/əʊˈdɒntɔɪd ˈprəʊses/C1formalmedical
  • zh枢椎(第二颈椎)向上突出的齿状骨性突起,即齿突,作为头部旋转的轴心,使寰椎围绕其转动。

A tooth-like projection (dens) from the second cervical vertebra (axis) that serves as a pivot point for rotation of the head, allowing the atlas to rotate around it.

  1. Anatomical structureC2formal

    A tooth-like projection (dens) from the second cervical vertebra (axis) that serves as a pivot for the rotation of the first cervical vertebra (atlas) and the head.

    zh齿突

    • The odontoid process is crucial for the rotation of the head.
    • A fracture of the odontoid process can be a serious injury.
    • The surgeon examined the odontoid process on the X-ray.