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ESPACE ATLOIDO-AXOIDIEN [1 record]

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Record 1 2023-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Vertebrae and Bone Marrow
DEF

The space between the first two cervical vertebrae, the atlas, or C1, and the axis, or C2.

CONT

Consider potential instability if the atlanto-axial space is greater than 3 mm in flexion in the adult and 4 mm in a child.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vertèbres et moelle
DEF

Espace entre les deux premières vertèbres cervicales, l'atlas ou C1 et l'axis ou C2.

CONT

L'espace atloïdo-axoïdien normal chez l'adulte est inférieur à 2,5 mm alors qu'il est compris entre 3 et 4 mm chez l'enfant et peut même dans certains cas, rares, mesurer jusqu'à 5 mm physiologiquement.

Spanish

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