Anterior atlantooccipital ligament
Ligamentum atlantooccipitale anterius
- Related terms: Anterior atlanto-occipital ligament
Definition
The anterior atlanto-occipital ligament is a median thickened portion of the anterior atlanto-occipital membrane that arises form the anterior tubercle of the atlas and ends at the occipital bone.
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
