Anterior atlantooccipital membrane
| Anterior atlantooccipital membrane | |
|---|---|
Anterior atlantooccipital membrane and atlantoaxial ligament | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | membrana atlantooccipitalis anterior |
| TA98 | A03.1.08.002 |
| TA2 | 1631 |
| FMA | 25005 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The anterior atlantooccipital membrane (anterior atlantooccipital ligament) is a broad, dense membrane extending between the anterior margin of the foramen magnum (superiorly), and (the superior margin of) the anterior arch of atlas (inferiorly).
The membrane helps limit excessive movement at the atlanto-occipital joints.