Anterior Articular Facet of Dens Axis Anatomy in 3D

The smooth surface on the front of the dens (odontoid process) that articulates with the anterior arch of the atlas. Arthritis or synovial pannus formation here, particularly in Rheumatoid Arthritis, can cause neck pain and neurological deficits.

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