Espiral AtlasSuperior articular surface of the atlas
facies articularis superior atlantis
Study entry
Description
Concave, kidney-shaped surface on top of each lateral mass.
Relations
It articulates with the occipital condyle (atlanto-occipital joint).
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