Proatlas
Translation of "proatlas" into Russian
proatlas
NounUK
/prəʊˈætləs/
US
/proʊˈætləs/
proatlas
proatlases pl
проатлас
The proatlas is an anatomical structure found in some vertebrates.
Проатлас - это анатомическая структура, обнаруженная у некоторых позвоночных.
Definitions
proatlas
NounUK
/prəʊˈætləs/
US
/proʊˈætləs/
A rudimentary or vestigial vertebra located between the atlas and the occipital bone in some vertebrates.
In certain reptiles, the proatlas can be observed as a small, additional bone in the cervical region.
proatlas
AdjectiveUK
/prəʊˈætləs/
US
/proʊˈætləs/
Relating to or associated with the proatlas vertebra.
Proatlas anomalies can lead to instability at the craniovertebral junction.