facet (of atlas) for dens
(redirected from fovea dentis atlantis)fac·et (of at·las) for dens
[TA]a circular facet on the posterior (inner) surface of the anterior arch of the atlas that articulates with the dens of the axis.
Synonym(s): fovea dentis atlantis [TA], pit of atlas for dens
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