Joints in Head & Neck Flashcards
1
Q
Atlanto-occipital Joint
A
Biaxial Condyloid Synovial
Enclosed by a capsule
Flexion & Extension, Lateral flexion, NO rotation
Connected to the foramen magnum by anterior and posterior atlanto-occipital membrane
2
Q
Atlanto-axial Joint
A
2 lateral (right and left) - gliding type synovial joint 1 median - pivot joint Rotation of head Apical, alar & cruciate ligament Tectorial membrane