Superficial anterior atlanto-occipital ligament: Anatomy of a forgotten structure with relevance to craniocervical stability

Conclusion: The SAAOL was a constant structure of the anterior atlanto-occipital joint. This ligament seems to be a secondary stabilizer of the CCJ by limiting the extension of CCJ. Knowledge of this ligament may help in further understanding of craniocervical stability.

Source: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine - April 8, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Shogo Kikuta Joe Iwanaga Koichi Watanabe R Shane Tubbs Source Type: research