Occipital Flashcards

1
Q

What do the 2 occipital condyles sit on top of?

A

SUPERIOR ARTICULAR FACET

ON LATERAL MASS OF C1 ATLAS

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2
Q

How would you generally describe the 2 occipital condyles?

A

LONG
and
NARROW

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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

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