Dorsal articular surface
Facies articularis dorsalis
- Related terms: Dorsal articular facet of dens axis
Definition
The dorsal articular surface is the cartilaginous surface on the dorsal side of the dens of the axis, which is attached by a transverse ligament.
Variation:
It is only present in carnivores, pigs, and rabbits.
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.
