atlanto-occipital

A form of atlantooccipital — Situated between the superior articular facets of the atlas and the condyles of the occipital bone.

Meanings

adjectiveatlanto-occipital (not comparable)
  1. alternativenot comparableAlternative form of atlantooccipital.

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