Occipital Flashcards
1
Q
What do the 2 occipital condyles sit on top of?
A
SUPERIOR ARTICULAR FACET
ON LATERAL MASS OF C1 ATLAS
2
Q
How would you generally describe the 2 occipital condyles?
A
LONG
and
NARROW
3
Q
What is it about the 2 occipital condyles that allows for more range of motion when nodding?
A
SHORTER MEDIAL-LATERAL
+
LONGER ANTEROPOSTERIORLY