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Bassett Collection of Stereoscopic Images of Human Anatomy

Osteology

Atlas, posteroinferior view

Image #48-4

KEYWORDS: Bones cartilage joints, Cervical vertebrae.

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Osteology
Atlas, posteroinferior view
  1. Posterior tubercle
  2. Posterior arch
  3. Vertebral foramen
  4. Transverse foramen
  5. Transverse process
  6. Articular surface inferior
  7. Fovea for dens
  8. Anterior arch
  9. Tubercle for attachment of transverse ligament atlas
  10. Lateral mass