tubercle of atlas (anterior/posterior)

Introduction

Posterior tubercle:

A protuberance of the posterior extremity of the arch of the atlas, a rudiment of the spinous process.

• gives attachment to musculus rectus capitis posterior minor

Anterior tubercle:

• a conical protuberance on the anterior surface of the arch of the atlas

More general terms

• tubercle (tuberculum)
• cervical spine (C-spine)

Additional terms

• carotid tubercle (Chassaignac tubercle)
• tubercle of cervical vertebra (anterior/posterior)