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Sagittal illustration demonstrating the major craniocervical ligaments, including the tectorial membrane (blue), anterior atlanto-occipital membrane, apical ligament, cruciform ligament (superior and inferior longitudinal bands and transverse bands), and posterior atlanto-occipital membrane and their relationship with surrounding ligaments, skull base, and bony anatomy of the cervical spine
