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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
Original Editor - Rachael Lowe
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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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