| 释义 |
lateral atlantooccipital ligament lateral atlantooccipital ligament [TA] thickened lateral aspect of the fibrous layer of the joint capsule of the atlantooccipital joint, medial to the rectus capitis lateralis (muscle); it appears to serve as a check ligament for lateral flexion to the contralateral side. Synonym(s): ligamentum atlantooccipitale laterale [TA] |