posterior articular facet of dens

posterior articular facet of dens

[TA] the facet on the posterior surface of the dens of the axis that articulates with the transverse ligament of the atlas. Synonym(s): facies articularis posterior dentis [TA], posterior articular surface of dens

pos·te·ri·or ar·ti·cu·lar fa·cet of dens

(pos-tērē-ŏr ahr-tikyū-lăr fasĕt denz) [TA] Facet on posterior surface of dens of axis that articulates with the transverse ligament of the atlas.
Synonym(s): facies articularis posterior dentis.