Transverse Ligament of the Atlas (TLA)
The TLA is vital to both atlanto-axial kinematics and literally vital.
TLA ruptures can be lethal since nothing will prevent the dens from compressing the medualla oblongata
Dysfunction
The TLA can be damaged from dislocation of the median atlanto-axial joint1.
Examination
References
1.
Jones B. B Project Foundations. b Project; 2025.
Citation
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