Anterior articular facet of dens axis
Facies articularis anterior dentis axis
- Latin synonym: Facies articularis ventralis
- Related terms: Anterior articular facet
Definition
On the anterior surface of the dens of axis is an oval or nearly circular facet for articulation with that on the anterior arch of the atlas, called the anterior articular facet of dens axis
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
