Atlanto-Occipital Joint Flashcards
1
Q
What amount of flexion - extension is accommodated by the atlanto-occipital joint?
A
about 25 degrees
2
Q
What amount of axial rotation is accommodated by the atlanto-occipital joint?
A
about 3 to 8 degrees once side axial rotation
3
Q
What amount of lateral bending is accommodated by the atlanto-occipital joint?
A
about 5 degrees
4
Q
Which motion is best accommodated by the atlanto-occipital joint?
A
flexion - extension
