Landmark · Skeletal system
Superior articular surface of atlas
Facies articularis superior atlantis
- System
- Skeletal system
- Regions
- Neck, Trunk, Back
- Landmark on
- Atlas (C1)
DescriptionUnreviewed
The superior facets of the lateral masses of atlas(C1) are of large size, oval, concave, and approach each other in front, but diverge behind:
they are directed upward, medially, and a little backward, each forming a cup for the corresponding condyle of the occipital bone, and are admirably adapted to the nodding movements of the head.
Not infrequently they are partially subdivided by indentations which encroach upon their margins.
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Names
- Latin
- Facies articularis superior atlantis
- English
- Superior articular surface of atlas
- French
- Surface articulaire supérieure de l'atlas
- Spanish
- Cara articular superior del atlas
- Portuguese
- Superfície articular superior do atlas