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Inferior articular surface of atlas

Facies articularis inferior atlantis

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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

DescriptionUnreviewed

The inferior articular facets of the lateral masses of the atlas(C1) are circular in form, flattened or slightly convex and directed downward and medially, articulating with the axis, and permitting the rotatory movements of the head.

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Names

Latin
Facies articularis inferior atlantis
English
Inferior articular surface of atlas
French
Surface articulaire inférieure de l'atlas
Spanish
Cara articular inferior del atlas
Portuguese
Superfície articular inferior do atlas