🦴 Atlas (C1) and the Nuchal Ligament: Essential Support for the Head and Neck 🦴 The atlas, the first cervical vertebra, is responsible for holding up the skull and allowing you to nod your head. Paired with the nuchal ligament, a key stabilizer of the head and neck, these two structures work together to provide both movement and stability. The nuchal ligament connects the back of the skull to the cervical spine and prevents excessive flexion of the neck. Together, the atlas and nuchal ligament

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