Figure 20

Figure 20

The transverse ligament, apical ligament, and alar ligament

The-transverse-ligament-wraps-around-the-odontoid-process-and-attaches-to-C1-on-both-sides----The-apical-ligament-inserts-on-the-apex-of-the-dens----The-alar-ligaments-insert-immediately-lateral-to-the-apical-ligament-insertion--

The transverse ligament wraps around the odontoid process and attaches to C1 on both sides. The apical ligament inserts on the apex of the dens. The alar ligaments insert immediately lateral to the apical ligament insertion.

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C1 – C2

Neural: Brainstem and spinal cord

Dura

Ligaments: Transverse ligament, apical ligaments, joint capsules

None

Normal

None

Composite (3/4), Front, Lateral, Caudal