The occipital condyles articulate with the
A)axis.
B)atlas.
C)dens.
D)vertebra prominens.
E)odontoid process.

Name: The occipital condyles articulate with the A)axis. B)atlas. C)dens. D)vertebra prominens. E)odontoid process.
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The occipital condyles are located on the inferior surface of the occipital bone and articulate with the superior facets of the atlas (C1 vertebra) to form the atlanto-occipital joint, which allows for flexion and extension of the head.

The Occipital Condyles Articulate with the