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What is the name of the most superior vertebrae in the vertebral column? atlx 3. what is the name of the second most superior vertebrae in the vertebral column?
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What is the name of the most superior vertebrae in the vertebral column? atlx 3. what is the name of the second most superior vertebrae in the vertebral column?

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The uppermost vertebrae in the neck is called "atlas", and the second highest vertebrae in the neck is called axis". These vertebrae can also be referred to as C1 and C2, which refers to their position along the cervical chain.
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