Cell Ontology

Last uploaded: February 13, 2025
Id http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0000220
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0000220
Preferred Name

atlanto-occipital joint

Definitions
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.
Synonyms
articulatio atlantooccipitalis
atlanto occipital joint
atlantooccipital joint
occipito atlantal joint
craniovertebral joint
occipito-atlantal joint
articulatio atlanto-occipitalis
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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