
Atlanto-axial joint - Physiopedia
The atlantoaxial joint (AAJ) links the first cervical vertebra, known as the atlas (C1), to the second cervical vertebra, termed the axis (C2), forming the most flexible section of the spine. This joint …
Atlanto-axial joint - Wikipedia
The atlanto-axial joint is a joint between the atlas bone and the axis bone, which are the first and second cervical vertebrae. It is a pivot joint that provides 40 to 70% of axial rotation of the head.
Atlantoaxial joint: Anatomy, function, movements - Kenhub
Oct 30, 2023 · The atlantoaxial joint is a complex joint between the atlas (C1) and the axis (C2). It is composed of three synovial joints; one median atlantoaxial joint and two lateral atlantoaxial …
Anatomy, Head and Neck: Atlantoaxial Joint - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Aug 28, 2023 · The atlantoaxial joint is a type of synovial joint that is classified as a uniaxial pivot joint. This joint resides in the upper part of the neck between the first and second cervical …
What Is the Atlantoaxial Joint? - Centeno-Schultz Clinic
Jul 7, 2021 · The Atlantoaxial Joint (AA) is formed by the union of the C1 and C2 bones. The Atlantoaxial Joint is composed for three small joints. Medial AA Joint; Two lateral AA Joints; …
Atlanto-axial articulation | Radiology Reference Article - Radiopaedia.org
Aug 20, 2024 · The atlanto-axial articulation is a complex of three synovial joints, which join the atlas (C1) to the axis (C2). The atlanto-axial joint allows 10-15 o of flexion/extension, 30 o of …
Atlantoaxial Instability - Spine - Orthobullets
Oct 28, 2024 · The atlantoaxial joint is an important "transitional zone" in the cervical spine
Atlantoaxial Instability - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Jun 12, 2023 · Instability in this joint is usually congenital, but in adults, it may be due to an acute traumatic event or degenerative disease. Atlantoaxial instability can be classified into three …
Upper Cervical Spine: Anatomy and Assessment - The Student …
The AA joint is responsible for 35 degrees of rotation bilaterally, 8 degrees of flexion, and 10 degrees of extension. There are two methods that are commonly used for assessing motion at …
Chapter 15: Atlanto-Axial Joint Injections - McGraw Hill Medical
The AA joint articulates the atlas (C1) with the axis (C2) and constitutes the C1-C2 joint. The AA joint slopes caudally and laterally (Figures 15-2 and 15-3). Unlike the lower cervical segments, …