Transverse Ligament of the Atlas: Origin, Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Importance
The transverse ligament of the atlas originates from the medial surface of the lateral masses of the atlas (C1 vertebra), spanning horizontally to sec...
By Jordan
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Transverse Ligament of the Atlas: Function, Anatomy, and Clinical Significance
The transverse ligament of the atlas primarily holds the dens of the axis firmly against the atlas's anterior arch, preventing its posterior displacem...
By Jordan
