anterior articular surface of dens
an·te·ri·or ar·tic·u·lar sur·face of dens
[TA] the curved articular facet on the anterior aspect of the dens of the axis that articulates with the facet for the dens of the axis on the anterior arch of the atlas.
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an·te·ri·or ar·tic·u·lar sur·face of dens
(an-tērē-ŏr ahr-tikyū-lăr sŭrfăs denz) [TA] The curved articular facet on the anterior aspect of the dens of the axis that articulates with the facet for the dens of the axis on the anterior arch of the atlas.
Synonym(s):
facies articularis anterior dentis.
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