Ligaments And Joints Of The Vertebral Column

Question 1

• formed by the dorsally extending occipital condyles and the corresponding concavities of the atlas
• Longitudinal movement
• Spaces joint capsule on each side of the margin are opposed by articular surfaces

Answer 1

Atlanto-occipital Articulation

Question 2

• Example of a pivot joint
• permits the head of the atlas to rotate in a longitudinal movement
• No Joint
• Dens od the axis connected to the apical ligament

Answer 2

Atlantoaxial Joint