superior articular surface of atlas
superior articular surface of atlas
[TA]one of two concave articular surfaces on the superior aspect of the lateral masses of the atlas that articulate with the occipital condyles.
Synonym(s): facies articularis superior atlantis [TA], fovea articularis superior atlantis, superior articular facet of atlas, superior articular pit of atlas
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