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Atlanto Occipital Bursa

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Description

Posterior view of the atlanto-occipital joint, to observe the transverse and alar ligaments. Bursa is not pictured.^[1]

Name

Atlanto Occipital Bursa

General

Small fluid filled sac between between the occiput an C1 vetebrae or atlas
Reduces friction between the two bones at the atlanto occipital joint
Not commonly discussed in anatomic texts

Clinical Significance

Atlanto Occipital Bursitis

See Also

References

↑ Ortiz, Gerardo L., Ivette Pratts, and Edwardo Ramos. "Grisel's syndrome: an unusual cause of torticollis." Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicine 6.3 (2013): 175-180.

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John Kiel on 22 April 2025 20:38:30

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22 April 2025 20:43:17

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Anatomy