Occipitoatlantal

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 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

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"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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