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Bassett Collection of Stereoscopic Images of Human Anatomy

Osteology

Atlas, superior view

Image #206-4

KEYWORDS: Bones joints cartilage, Cervical region, Vertebral column.

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Osteology
Atlas, superior view
  1. Posterior tubercle
  2. Vertebral foramen
  3. Posterior arch
  4. Superior articular facet
  5. Transverse process
  6. Lateral mass
  7. Tubercle for attachment of transverse ligament of atlas
  8. Anterior arch
  9. Articular facet for dens
  10. Anterior tubercle
  11. Groove for vertebral artery
  12. Transverse foramen