Caudal articular fovea
Fovea articularis caudalis
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Definition
The caudal articular fovea is the relatively flat articular surface that borders the caudal part of the lateral mass of the atlas.
It articulates with the cranial articular surface of the axis, forming the atlantoaxial joint.
References
Barone R. Anatomie comparée des mammifères domestiques, Tome 1, Ostéologie, 5th edition, Vigot, Paris, 2017.
Constantinescu GM, Schaller O. Illustrated veterinary anatomical nomenclature, 3rd Edition, Enke Verlag, Stuttgart, 2012.
