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atlantoaxial /at·lan·to·ax·i·al/ (at-lan″to-ak´se-al) pertaining to the atlas and the axis.
atlantoaxial [ətlan′tō·ak′sē·əl] Etymology: Gk, atlas, to bear, axis, pivot pertaining to the first two cervical vertebrae. atlantoaxial pertaining to the atlas and axis. atlantoaxial joint the articulation between the first two cervical vertebrae. atlantoaxial membrane the fibrous sheet which closes the interarcual space between the atlas and the axis. atlantoaxial subluxation degeneration or malformation of the dens is seen mainly in toy breeds of dogs predisposing to displacement of the axis. Fracture of the dens can occur in any animal. Compression of the cervical cord is a common sequel that causes neck pain and varying degrees of spastic tetraparesis. Treatment is surgical stabilization. Also reported in Holstein cattle. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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