Atlanto-occipital joint: Difference between revisions
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
The atlanto-occipital articulations function as bilaterally symmetrical condyloid synovial joints. | The atlanto-occipital articulations function as bilaterally symmetrical condyloid synovial joints. | ||
== Articulating Surfaces == | == Articulating Surfaces == | ||
Occipital condyles and a superior articular facets of the atlas. | Occipital condyles and a superior articular facets of the atlas. | ||
== Ligaments & Joint Capsule<br> == | == Ligaments & Joint Capsule<br> == | ||
The capsule is rather roomy and relaxed and the joint possesses no individual accessory ligaments | The capsule is rather roomy and relaxed and the joint possesses no individual accessory ligaments:<br> | ||
*Two articular capsules | |||
*[[Posterior atlanto-occipital ligament]] | |||
*[[Anterior atlanto-occipital ligament]] | |||
== Muscles == | == Muscles == | ||
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Description[edit | edit source]
The atlanto-occipital articulations function as bilaterally symmetrical condyloid synovial joints.
Articulating Surfaces[edit | edit source]
Occipital condyles and a superior articular facets of the atlas.
Ligaments & Joint Capsule
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The capsule is rather roomy and relaxed and the joint possesses no individual accessory ligaments:
- Two articular capsules
- Posterior atlanto-occipital ligament
- Anterior atlanto-occipital ligament
Muscles[edit | edit source]
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