Atlanto-Occipital Joint (also known as Atlanto Occipital Joint, Atlanto-Occipital Joints): The point of articulation between the OCCIPITAL BONE and the CERVICAL ATLAS.

NIH MeSH · D001269Anatomy

Atlanto-Occipital Joint

Also known asAtlanto Occipital Joint · Atlanto-Occipital Joints · Joint, Atlanto-Occipital · Joints, Atlanto-Occipital · Atloido-Occipital Joint · Atloido Occipital Joint · Atloido-Occipital Joints · Joint, Atloido-Occipital · Joints, Atloido-Occipital

Definition

The point of articulation between the OCCIPITAL BONE and the CERVICAL ATLAS.

MeSH classification

  • A02.835.583.101

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Common questions about Atlanto-Occipital Joint

What does Atlanto-Occipital Joint mean in medicine?
The point of articulation between the OCCIPITAL BONE and the CERVICAL ATLAS. 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-Occipital Joint known by any other names?
Yes. Atlanto-Occipital Joint is also referred to as Atlanto Occipital Joint, Atlanto-Occipital Joints, Joint, Atlanto-Occipital, Joints, Atlanto-Occipital 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-Occipital Joint sit in the medical classification?
Atlanto-Occipital Joint falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A02.835.583.101). 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-Occipital Joint?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001269) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗