Landmark · Skeletal system

Anterior tubercle of atlas

Tuberculum anterius atlantis

System: Skeletal system
Regions: Neck, Trunk, Back
Landmark on: Atlas (C1)

Atlas (C1), the structure this landmark is on. 3D model: Z-Anatomy - The libre 3D atlas of anatomy - CC-BY-SA 4.0

DescriptionUnreviewed

On the center of the convex anterior surface of the anterior arch of atlas(C1), the anterior tubercle of atlas gives attachment to the longus colli muscles and the anterior longitudinal ligaments.

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Names

Latin: Tuberculum anterius atlantis
English: Anterior tubercle of atlas
French: Tubercule antérieur de l'atlas
Spanish: Tubérculo anterior del atlas
Portuguese: Tubérculo anterior do atlas