exoccipital-atlas joint

atlanto-exoccipital joint

A synovial joint that connects a vertebral bone 1 and connects a exoccipital bone.

Type Bone
Parent Structure synovial joint
Latin Name atlanto-exoccipital joint

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the exoccipital-atlas joint?
A synovial joint that connects a vertebral bone 1 and connects a exoccipital bone.
What is the Latin name for the exoccipital-atlas joint?
The Latin name for the exoccipital-atlas joint is atlanto-exoccipital joint.

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