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.
County News. About Sumner County, Tennessee. Sumner County was created in 1789, but was orginally founded in 1786 while still a part of the State of North Carolina. Sumner County was named for General Jethro Sumner, a Brigadier General during the American Revolutionary War. The county is made up of eight cities including Gallatin, Goodlettsville, Hendersonville, Millersville, Mitchellville, Portland, Westmoreland and White House. Gallatin is the county seat.