Atlanto-Axial Joint (also known as Atlanto-Axial Joints, Joint, Atlanto-Axial): The joint involving the CERVICAL ATLAS and axis bones.

NIH MeSH · D001268Anatomy

Atlanto-Axial Joint

Also known asAtlanto-Axial Joints · Joint, Atlanto-Axial · Joints, Atlanto-Axial · Atlanto Axial Joint · Atlanto Axial Joints · Joint, Atlanto Axial · Joints, Atlanto Axial · Atlantoaxial Joint · Atlantoaxial Joints · Joint, Atlantoaxial · Joints, Atlantoaxial

Definition

The joint involving the CERVICAL ATLAS and axis bones.

MeSH classification

  • A02.835.583.097

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Common questions about Atlanto-Axial Joint

What does Atlanto-Axial Joint mean in medicine?
The joint involving the CERVICAL ATLAS and axis bones. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Atlanto-Axial Joint known by any other names?
Yes. Atlanto-Axial Joint is also referred to as Atlanto-Axial Joints, Joint, Atlanto-Axial, Joints, Atlanto-Axial, Atlanto Axial Joint in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Atlanto-Axial Joint sit in the medical classification?
Atlanto-Axial Joint falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A02.835.583.097). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Atlanto-Axial Joint?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001268) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗