Anatomy

Odontoid Process

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

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

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

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Dens Axis
  • Axis, Dens
  • Odontoid Processes
  • Process, Odontoid
  • Processes, Odontoid

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

a part of the AXIS; not a dental term

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History Note

91(85); was see under AXIS 1985-90

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Previous Indexing

  • Axis (1966-1984)

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Tree Number

  1. A02w.835w.232w.834.151w.383w.668

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Odontoid Process. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D009809. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D009809
  2. Odontoid Process. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3406409