It has an odontoid process that articulates with the facet of the atlas vertebra’s neural canal

Possess short spinous process, small centrum, wide and short transverse process, and a pair of transverse foramina

Are points where two or more bones meet, or cartilage and bones meet

Most joints allow the bones to move relative to each other

Different types of joints allow different types of movements

- Immovable joints - Slightly moveable joints - Freely moveable joints

For example, suture at the cranium of the skull

For example, cartilage discs between the vertebrae, and cartilage between the first rib and sternum

For example, hinge joint and ball-and-socket joint