Apical ligament
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Synonyms: Ligamentum apicis dentis
The apical ligament connects the odontoid with the foramen magnum.
Function
Biomechanically, it provides additional stability against traction forces.
Clinical Relevance
The apical ligament has very little neuroanatomical and biomechanical significance. The apical ligament is only present in a portion of the population and is absent in about 20% of cases[^1].
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