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Atlas bones posterior superior view

Anatomical illustration of the atlas vertebra (C1) shown in relation to the skull and other cervical vertebrae. The skull appears semi-transparent, with the atlas highlighted in natural bone color, sitting atop the cervical spine. This visual emphasizes the atlas's position as the first vertebra, directly connecting the spine to the skull.

3D rendered anatomical illustration. Background features a semitransparent rendering of a skull & cervical vertebrae on a light gray background. The anterior arch, posterior arch, lateral masses, and transverse processes of the Atlas (C1 vertebra) are highlighted in opaque bone color. Composition emphasizes the Atlas’s articulation with the occipital bone showing its role in head support.

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