Anatomy

Cervical Atlas

The first cervical vertebra.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The first cervical vertebra.

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Classification

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Synonyms

10 entry terms
  • Atlas, Cervical
  • C1 Vertebra
  • C1 Vertebras
  • Vertebra, C1
  • Vertebras, C1
  • Arcuate Foramen
  • Kimmerle Anomaly
  • Ponticulus Posterior of the Atlas
  • Ponticulus Posticus
  • Anomaly, Kimmerle

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2009 (1963)

MeSH Hierarchy

Tree Number

  1. A02w.835w.232w.834.151w.500w

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NLM Classification

WE 725

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cervical Atlas. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D001270. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D001270
  2. Cervical Atlas. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlas_(anatomy)
  3. Cervical Atlas. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q655357