| 释义 |
apical ligament of dens
ap·i·cal lig·a·ment of dens [TA] a ligament that extends from the apex of the dens of the axis to the anterior margin of the foramen magnum; includes vestiges of notochord. Synonym(s): ligamentum apicis dentisapical ligament of dens A narrow band of fibrous tissue extending from the apex of the dens to the anterior margin of the foramen magnum between the alar ligaments, merging with the deep anterior atlanto-occipital membrane and superior crus of the transverse ligament of the atlas.ap·i·cal lig·a·ment of dens (api-kăl ligă-mĕnt denz) [TA] Ligament that extends from apex of dens of the axis to anterior margin of the foramen magnum; includes vestiges of notochord. |