NIH MeSH · D001368Anatomy
Axis, Cervical Vertebra
Also known asCervical Vertebra Axis · Vertebra Axis, Cervical · C2 Vertebra · C2 Vertebras · Epistropheus · Os Odontoideum
Definition
The second cervical vertebra.
MeSH classification
- A02.835.232.834.151.383
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What does Axis, Cervical Vertebra mean in medicine?
The second cervical vertebra. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Axis, Cervical Vertebra known by any other names?
Yes. Axis, Cervical Vertebra is also referred to as Cervical Vertebra Axis, Vertebra Axis, Cervical, C2 Vertebra, C2 Vertebras in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Axis, Cervical Vertebra sit in the medical classification?
Axis, Cervical Vertebra falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A02.835.232.834.151.383). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001368) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗