The posterior atlantoaxial ligament is a broad, thin membrane attached, above, to the lower border of the posterior arch of the
atlas; below, to the upper edges of the laminæ of the
axis.
It supplies the place of the
ligamenta flava, and is in relation, behind, with the
Obliqui capitis inferiores.
See also
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Atlanto-axial joint
References
External links
Description at spineuniverse.com
Ligaments of the head and neck
Bones of the vertebral column
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