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An adult with symptomatic atlantoaxial instability is scheduled for isolated C1–C2 fusion. During preoperative counselling, which neck movement should the surgeon explain will be most directly affected by eliminating motion at this segment?

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Forward bending of the neck

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Backward bending of the neck

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Side-to-side turning of the head

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Side bending of the neck

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Nodding at the skull–atlas articulation

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