Transverse ligament of atlas former is attached to the basilar part of the occipital bone, in close relation with the membrana tectoria; the latter is fixed to the posterior surface of the body of the axis; hence, the whole ligament is named the cruciate ligament of the atlas. The transverse ligament divides the ring of the atlas into two unequal parts: of these, the posterior and larger serves for the transmission of the medulla spinalis and its membranes and the accessory nerves; the anterior and smaller contains the odontoid process. The neck of the odontoid process is constricted where it is embraced posteriorly by
House of Gold & Bones – Part 2 written by Corey Taylor and illustrated by Richard Clark. "House of Gold & Bones – Part 2" was released on April 9, 2013. The album sold 35,000 copies in the US in its first week and debuted at number-ten on the "Billboard" 200 chart. "House of Gold & Bones – Part 2" much like its predecessor, "House of Gold & Bones – Part 1", received critical acclaim upon release. Gregory Heaney of Allmusic gave the album four out of five stars and said that the band's decision to release the material in two parts was "a smart move" and concluded