Two strong rounded cords that attach the skull to C2 (Axis). Arise from either side of the odontoid process and attach to the medial aspect of the occipital condyles.
Sponsored Topics. Sumner is a city in northern Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 9,451 at the 2010 census. Nearby cities include Puyallup to the west, Auburn to the north, and Enumclaw to the east. Sumner was platted in 1883 by George H. Ryan, and was named for the 19th century U.S. Senator Charles Sumner.
Fort Sumner. Named after former New Mexico military governor Edwin Vose Sumner, Fort Sumner was a military fort charged with the internment of nearby Navajo and Mescalero Apache populations from 1863 to 1868. ADDRESS: 173 E. Avenue C Fort Sumner, New Mexico 88119.