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2. Atlas (anatomy) - Wikipedia

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   The atlas is the topmost vertebra and the axis (the vertebra below it) forms the joint connecting the skull and spine. The atlas and axis are specialized to allow a greater range of motion than normal vertebrae. They are responsible for the nodding and rotation movements of the head.

3. Atlanto-axial joint - Wikipedia

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   The atlantoaxial articular capsules are thick and loose, and connect the margins of the lateral masses of the atlas with those of the posterior articular surfaces of the axis. Each is strengthened at its posterior and medial part by an accessory ligament, which is attached below to the body of the axis near the base of the odontoid process ...

4. Anterior atlantoaxial ligament - Wikipedia

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   The anterior atlantoaxial ligament is a strong membrane, fixed above the lower border of the anterior arch of the atlas; below, to the front of the body of the axis.. It is strengthened in the middle line by a rounded cord, which connects the tubercle on the anterior arch of the atlas to the body of the axis.

5. Tectorial membrane of atlanto-axial joint - Wikipedia

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   It attaches inferiorly onto (the posterior aspect of [2]) the body of axis. [3] It broadens superiorly. Superiorly, the membrane extends deep to the median atlanto-axial joint and its associated ligaments, then through the foramen magnum into the cranial cavity [ 1 ] where it ends by attaching onto the basilar part of occipital bone superior to ...

6. Transverse ligament of atlas - Wikipedia

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   In anatomy, the transverse ligament of the atlas is a broad, tough ligament which arches across the ring of the atlas (first cervical vertebra) posterior to the dens [1] to keep the dens (odontoid process) in contact with the atlas. [citation needed] It forms the transverse component of the cruciform ligament of atlas.

7. Cruciate ligament of atlas - Wikipedia

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   The cruciate ligament of the atlas (cruciform ligament) is a cross-shaped (thus the name) ligament in the neck forming part of the atlanto-axial joint. It consists of the transverse ligament of atlas, a superior longitudinal band, and an inferior longitudinal band. The cruciate ligament of the atlas prevents abnormal movement of the atlanto ...

8. Axis (anatomy) - Wikipedia

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   In anatomy, the axis (from Latin axis, "axle") is the second cervical vertebra (C2) of the spine, immediately inferior to the atlas, upon which the head rests. The spinal cord passes through the axis. The defining feature of the axis is its strong bony protrusion known as the dens, which rises from the superior aspect of the bone.

9. Acland's Video Atlas of Human Anatomy - Wikipedia

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   The Atlas was originally released as a series of VHS tapes, published individually between 1995 and 2003. [2] The series was re-released in 2003 on DVD as Acland's DVD Atlas of Human Anatomy . The series uses unembalmed human specimens to illustrate anatomical structures. [ 3 ]