Group · Joints & ligaments
Lateral atlanto-axial joint
Articulatio atlantoaxialis lateralis
- System
- Joints & ligaments
- Part of
- Joints of vertebral column
DescriptionUnreviewed
The lateral atlantoaxial joint involves the lateral mass of atlas and axis.
Between the articular processes of the two bones there is on either side an arthrodial or gliding joint.
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Names
- Latin
- Articulatio atlantoaxialis lateralis
- English
- Lateral atlanto-axial joint
- French
- Articulation atlanto-axiale latérale
- Spanish
- Articulación atlanto-axial lateral
- Portuguese
- Articulação atlanto-axial lateral