Anatomy

Atlanto-Axial Joint

The joint involving the CERVICAL ATLAS and axis bones.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The joint involving the CERVICAL ATLAS and axis bones.

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Synonyms

11 entry terms
  • Atlanto Axial Joint
  • Atlantoaxial Joint
  • Atlanto Axial Joints
  • Atlanto-Axial Joints
  • Atlantoaxial Joints
  • Joint, Atlanto Axial
  • Joint, Atlanto-Axial
  • Joint, Atlantoaxial
  • Joints, Atlanto Axial
  • Joints, Atlanto-Axial
  • Joints, Atlantoaxial

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Aspects Covered

23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

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Previous Indexing

  • Atlas (1966-1982)
  • Axis (1966-1982)

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Tree Number

  1. A02w.835w.583w.097w

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NLM Classification

WE 725

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Atlanto-Axial Joint. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D001268. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D001268
  2. Atlanto-Axial Joint. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanto-axial_joint
  3. Atlanto-Axial Joint. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2865747