Odontoid Process

The toothlike process on the upper surface of the axis, which articulates with the CERVICAL ATLAS above.

Year introduced: 1991(1985)

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Tree Number(s): A02.835.232.834.151.383.668

MeSH Unique ID: D009809

Entry Terms:

• Odontoid Processes
• Processes, Odontoid
• Process, Odontoid
• Dens Axis
• Axis, Dens

Previous Indexing:

• Axis (1966-1984)

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Musculoskeletal System
Skeleton
Bone and Bones
Spine
Cervical Vertebrae
Axis, Cervical Vertebra
Odontoid Process