Question

gesturing
o\ with the head depends on the structure(s) of which cervical vertebrae?
axis
atlas
vertebra prominens
both the atlas and the axis
both the atlas and the vertebra prominens

Explanation:

The atlas (C1) and axis (C2) are key cervical vertebrae for head - movement. The atlanto - axial joint formed by them allows for rotation (shaking the head "no"). The vertebra prominens (C7) is mainly a landmark and not involved in this movement.

Answer:

D. both the atlas and the axis