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Two strong rounded cords that attach rthe skull to C2 ([[Axis]]). | |||
==Attachments== | |||
Arise from either side of the odontoid process and attach to the medial aspect of the occipital condyles. | |||
==Function== | |||
Taut in flexion, limit rotation and side flexio to the opposite site. | |||
==Pathology== | |||
Injured in rear end shunts when cervical spine is in extremes of rotation. | |||
== Recent Related Research (from [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/ Pubmed]) == | == Recent Related Research (from [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/ Pubmed]) == | ||
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Description[edit | edit source]
Two strong rounded cords that attach rthe skull to C2 (Axis).
Attachments[edit | edit source]
Arise from either side of the odontoid process and attach to the medial aspect of the occipital condyles.
Function[edit | edit source]
Taut in flexion, limit rotation and side flexio to the opposite site.
Pathology[edit | edit source]
Injured in rear end shunts when cervical spine is in extremes of rotation.
Recent Related Research (from Pubmed)[edit | edit source]
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