How can your head rotate from side to side?
At the top of the cervical spine, C1 (the atlas) and C2 (the axis) have specialized anatomy that allows the upper neck to rotate. The dens of C2 acts as a pivot within the ring-shaped C1, creating a remarkable mechanical arrangement.
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