In rabbit,the axis vertebra is identified by:

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(C) The axis vertebra is the second cervical vertebra. It is characterized by a prominent,tooth-like projection called the $Odontoid$ $process$ (or $d

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Odontoid process

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(C) The axis vertebra is the second cervical vertebra. It is characterized by a prominent,tooth-like projection called the $Odontoid$ $process$ (or $dens$). This process fits into the atlas vertebra $(C1)$ and acts as a pivot for the rotation of the head. The $Odontoid$ $process$ is embryologically derived from the centrum of the atlas vertebra.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$ (Number of bones)
$P$. Face	$I$. $6$
$Q$. Ear ossicles	$II$. $14$
$R$. Cranium	$III$. $1$
$S$. Hyoid bone	$IV$. $8$

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