Occipitoatlantal
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Relating to the occiput and the atlas. not-comparable
"The strength of ligaments associated with the occipitoatlantal joint can be appreciated only by direct inspection during cadaveric dissections."
Example
More examples"The strength of ligaments associated with the occipitoatlantal joint can be appreciated only by direct inspection during cadaveric dissections."
Etymology
From occipito- + atlantal.
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