Cruciate ligament of atlas

System Musculoskeletal
SNOMED CT 182362005

Cruciate ligament of atlas

Definition

A cruciate ligament in the neck forming part of the atlanto-axial joint. It consists of the transverse ligament of the atlas, along with additional fibers above and below.

Also known as cruciate ligament of dens, cruciform ligament of atlas, cruciform ligament of dens, ligamentum cruciforme atlantis — per UBERON

The Cruciate ligament of atlas is a part of the Musculoskeletal.

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