atlanto-occipital joint

articulatio atlanto-occipitalis

The Atlanto-occipital joint (articulation between the atlas and the occipital bone) consists of a pair of condyloid joints. The atlanto-occipital joint is a synovial joint. The ligaments connecting the bones are: Two Articular capsules; Posterior atlantoöccipital membrane; Anterior atlantoöccipital membrane; Lateral atlantoöccipital.

Type Bone
Parent Structure synovial joint
Latin Name articulatio atlanto-occipitalis
FMA ID 24939

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the atlanto-occipital joint?
The Atlanto-occipital joint (articulation between the atlas and the occipital bone) consists of a pair of condyloid joints. The atlanto-occipital joint is a synovial joint. The ligaments connecting the bones are: Two Articular capsules; Posterior atlantoöccipital membrane; Anterior atlantoöccipital
What is the Latin name for the atlanto-occipital joint?
The Latin name for the atlanto-occipital joint is articulatio atlanto-occipitalis.

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