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Anterior Articular Facet of Dens Axis
Skeletal System

Anterior Articular Facet of Dens Axis

Facies articularis anterior dentis axis

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Description

The anterior articular facet of dens is the oval, anteriorly facing articular area found along the anterior aspect of the dens axis (second cervical vertebra). It articulates with the articular facet for dens of the atlas, forming the median atlantoaxial joint.

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