the atlantoaxial joint is an example of a pivot joint.
the atlantoaxial joint is an example of a pivot joint.
the atlantoaxial joint is an example of what type of joint?
a pivot joint
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the atlantoaxial joint is a joint in the upper part of the neck between the first and second cervical vertebrae; the atlas and axis. it is a pivot joint.









































the atlantoaxial joint is of a complicated nature. it consists of no fewer than four distinct joints.









































there is a pivot articulation between the odontoid process of the axis and the ring formed by the anterior arch and the transverse ligament of the atlas.









































section::::lateral and median joints.









































there are three atlantoaxial joints: one median and two lateral:









































bullet::::- the median atlantoaxial joint is sometimes considered a triple joint:
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bullet::::- one between the posterior surface of the anterior arch of atlas and the front of the odontoid process









































bullet::::- one between the anterior surface of the ligament and the back of the odontoid process









































bullet::::- the lateral atlantoaxial joint involves the lateral mass of atlas and axis. between the articular processes of the two bones there is on either side an arthrodial or gliding joint.









































section::::ligaments.









































the ligaments connecting these bones are:









































bullet::::- articular capsules









































bullet::::- anterior atlantoaxial ligament









































bullet::::- posterior atlantoaxial ligament









































bullet::::- transverse ligament of the atlas
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