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[[Image:Upper cervical ligaments.png|thumb|right]]  
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Two strong rounded cords that attach rthe skull to C2 ([[Axis]]).
Two strong rounded cords that attach rthe skull to C2 ([[Axis]]).  


==Attachments==
== Attachments ==


Arise from either side of the odontoid process and attach to the medial aspect of the occipital condyles.
Arise from either side of the odontoid process and attach to the medial aspect of the occipital condyles.  


==Function==
== Function ==


Taut in flexion, limit rotation and side flexio to the opposite site.
Taut in flexion, limit rotation and side flexio to the opposite site.  


==Pathology==
== Pathology ==


Injured in rear end shunts when cervical spine is in extremes of rotation.
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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== References  ==
== References  ==

Revision as of 21:06, 18 January 2014

Description[edit | edit source]

Upper cervical ligaments.png

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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References[edit | edit source]