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Osteology

Atlas, posteroinferior view

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Image #206-5
Bassett Image
Diagram Image
Legend Image
Osteology
Atlas, posteroinferior view
  1. Posterior tubercle
  2. Posterior arch
  3. Vertebral foramen
  4. Transverse foramen
  5. Transverse process
  6. Inferior articular facet
  7. Articular facet for dens
  8. Anterior arch
  9. Tubercle for attachment of transverse ligament of atlas
  10. Lateral mass