The Kurume Medical Journal
Online ISSN : 1881-2090
Print ISSN : 0023-5679
ISSN-L : 0023-5679
Review Article
A Comprehensive Review of the Superficial Anterior Atlanto-Occipital Ligament of the Craniocervical Junction
SHOGO KIKUTAJOE IWANAGABASEM ISHAKAARON S. DUMONTR. SHANE TUBBS
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2020 Volume 67 Issue 1 Pages 1-4

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Summary: This paper aimed to better describe the anatomy of the superficial anterior atlanto-occipital ligament of the craniocervical junction and discuss this ligament’s potential function and clinical implications. A broad literature review on the anatomical features and findings of the superficial anterior atlanto-occipital ligament was performed. The superficial anterior atlanto-occipital ligament is located anterior to the anterior atlanto-occipital membrane. However, the physiological role of the superficial anterior atlanto-occipital ligament is still unclear due to a lack of anatomical and biomechanical studies although one study has suggested that this ligament is a secondary stabilizer of the craniocervical junction. Further studies are needed to clarify the function and anatomy of the superficial anterior atlanto-occipital ligament.

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