During development, the body of C1 fuses to the body of C2, creating the prominent ________ of the axis.
A) bifid process
B) pedicle
C) vertebral prominens
D) costal process
E) dens

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The dens, also known as the odontoid process, is a prominent structure of the axis (C2 vertebra) that results from the fusion of the body of C1 to C2 during development.

During Development, the Body of C1 Fuses to the Body