Anterior atlantooccipital membrane
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The anterior atlantooccipital membrane (anterior atlantooccipital ligament[citation needed]) is a broad, dense[1] membrane extending between the anterior margin of the foramen magnum (superiorly), and (the superior margin of[2]) the anterior arch of atlas (inferiorly).[3][2][1]
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Latin | membrana atlantooccipitalis anterior |
TA98 | A03.1.08.002 |
TA2 | 1631 |
FMA | 25005 |
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The membrane helps limit excessive movement at the atlanto-occipital joints.[3]