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Name the first two vertebrae of a mammal spine.

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**Step-by-Step Text Solution:** 1. **Understanding Vertebrae**: The vertebral column, or spine, consists of 33 individual interlocking bones known as vertebrae. These vertebrae are categorized into different regions. 2. **Identifying the First Two Vertebrae**: The first two vertebrae of the mammalian spine are specialized to support the skull and allow for head movement. 3. **Naming the First Vertebra**: The first vertebra is called the **Atlas**. It is responsible for supporting the skull and allows for the nodding motion of the head. ...
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  10. State the function of the Synovial fluid.

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  11. Which type of movable joint makes the hip joint?

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