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Anatomy and topography
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Joints and ligaments
XA7948Joints and ligaments of the head and neck
XA6UT2Joints of the head

XA7EM1 category

Atlantoaxial joint

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Atlanto-axial jointAtlantoaxial joint

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XA65F2Atlantooccipital joint
XA2SM2Temporomandibular joint

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XA7948Joints and ligaments of the head and neck
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XA6UT2Joints of the head
XA1LE7Ligaments of the head and neck
XA65F2Atlantooccipital joint
XA7EM1Atlantoaxial joint
XA2SM2Temporomandibular joint

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