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Pit of atlas for dens

pit of atlas for dens --> facet of atlas for dens

A circular facet on the posterior (inner) surface of the anterior arch of the atlas which articulates with the dens of the axis.

Synonym: fovea dentis atlantis, pit of atlas for dens.


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