Anterior arch of the atlas

Study entry

Description

Short arch between the lateral masses, in front.

Relations

On its posterior surface, the facet for the dens articulates with the dens of the axis.

Source: cap. 2, «Vértebras: vértebras cervicales» y tabla 2-1

Other structures in this region

• Body of the cervical vertebra
• Pedicle of the cervical vertebra
• Lamina of the cervical vertebra
• Vertebral foramen (cervical)
• Spinous process of the cervical vertebra
• Transverse process of the cervical vertebra
• Superior articular process of the cervical vertebra
• Inferior articular process of the cervical vertebra