| Term Name: | odontoid process of cervical vertebra 2 |
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| Synonyms: | axis odontoid process, cervical vertebra 2 odontoid process, dens, odontoid |
| Definition: | The toothlike process on the upper surface of the axis, which articulates with the atlas above[GAID]. |
| Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0004096] |