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QHow many occipital condyles do humans have?

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Humans possess two occipital condyles. These condyles are oval shaped structures that are located on the inferior surface of the occipital bone. They articulate with the superior articular facets of the atlas vertebra. The occipital condyles are important for the stability and movement of the head on the vertebral column.

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