Axis (anatomy) The condition, where the dens is separated from the body of the axis, is called os odontoideum, and may cause nerve and circulation compression syndrome. On its anterior surface is an oval or nearly circular facet for articulation with that on the anterior arch of the atlas. On the back of the neck, and frequently extending on to its lateral surfaces, is a shallow groove for the transverse atlantal ligament which retains the process in position. The apex is pointed, and gives attachment to the apical odontoid ligament; below the apex the process is somewhat enlarged, and presents on either
House of Gold & Bones – Part 1 "Gone Sovereign", that features their current tour bassist Johny Chow. "House of Gold & Bones – Part 1" was released on October 22, 2012. It debuted at number-seven on the "Billboard 200" music album charts, shipping an estimated 31,000 copies in its first week of release. The album has sold just under 130,000 copies in the United States "House of Gold and Bones – Part 1" received critical acclaim from critics, receiving a 79/100 over rating from music aggregator website Metacritic. Rick Florino of Artistdirect stated "Ultimately, this is a milestone for Stone Sour and for modern rock music. It's