Term Name:	cruciate ligament of atlas
Synonyms:	cruciate ligament of dens, cruciform ligament of dens, ligamentum cruciforme atlantis, triradiate ligament
Definition:	A cruciate ligament in the neck forming part of the atlanto-axial joint. It consists of the transverse ligament of the atlas, along with additional fibers above and below.
Ontology:	Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0011106]