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Facet for dens

Fovea dentis

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System
Skeletal system
Regions
Neck, Trunk, Back
Landmark on
Atlas (C1)
Atlas (C1), the structure this landmark is on
Atlas (C1), the structure this landmark is on. 3D model: Z-Anatomy - The libre 3D atlas of anatomy - CC-BY-SA 4.0

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On the concave posterior surface of the anterior arch of atlas(C1), the facet for dens is a smooth, oval or circular facet (fovea dentis), for articulation with odontoid process (dens) of the axis.

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Names

Latin
Fovea dentis
English
Facet for dens
French
Facette de la dent
Spanish
Faceta para el diente
Portuguese
Faceta para o dente