Atlanto-occipital joint

Question 1

What amount of flexion-extension is accommodated by the atlanto-occipital joint

Answer 1

25 degrees

Question 2

What amount of axial rotation is accommodated by the atlanto-occipital joint

Answer 2

3-8 degrees one side axial rotation

Question 3

What amount of lateral bending is accommodated by the atlanto-occipital joint

Answer 3

about 5 degrees

Question 4

which motion is best accommodated by the atlanto-occipital joint

Answer 4

Flexion - extension