The anterior atlantoaxial ligament is a strong membrane, fixed, above, to the lower border of the anterior arch of the atlas; below, to the front of the body of the axis. It is strengthened in the middle line by a rounded cord, which connects the tubercle on the anterior arch of the atlas to the body of the axis, and is a continuation upward of the anterior longitudinal ligament. Anatomy Anatomical relations The anterior atlantoaxial ligament is situated anterior to the longus capitis muscle. See also Atlanto-axial joint References External links Description at spineuniverse.com Ligaments of the head and neck Bones of the vertebral column