[TA] complex joint between first and second cervical vertebrae, consisting of the median and lateral atlantoaxial joints. Synonym(s): articulationes atlantoaxiales [TA]
at·lan·to·ax·i·al joint
(at-lantō-aksē-ăl joynt) [TA] Complex joint between first and second cervical vertebrae, consisting of the median and lateral atlantoaxial joints.