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atlantes

atlantes

9.9
The two top neck bones that hold up the skull
  • noun
  • /ˈæt.lə.ˌniːz/
  • Specialized
translation icon : atlantes
  • Surgeons must be cautious when operating near the atlantes to avoid nerve damage.

Examples

  • Comparative anatomy studies often examine the atlantes of different mammals.

  • The X-ray revealed fractures in both atlantes after the accident.

  • The atlantes play a crucial role in supporting the skull.

  • Did you know that the atlantes are the first cervical vertebrae?

  • The X-ray revealed fractures in both atlantes after the accident.

  • Surgeons must be cautious when operating near the atlantes to avoid nerve damage.

  • The atlantes are essential for connecting the skull to the spine.

Synonyms

atlas
vsatlantes
  • Specialized
8.4

A bone at the top of the spine that supports the skull

is the plural form referring to those vertebrae rather than the single bone
atlas vertebra
vsatlantes
  • Specialized
6.8

The top bone in the neck that supports the skull and lets the head nod

is the plural form referring to these vertebrae rather than the single one

Surface Forms

atlas singular
atlantes plural

Morphology

atlantes = atlas (transparent) = atlas + es

Regular plural formation from the anatomical noun 'atlas'; the morphology is straightforward.

Etymology

Atlantes comes from the Greek giant Atlas, who was said to 'hold up' the sky. The first neck bones are called atlantes because they 'support' the head in the same way Atlas supported the world.