Definition of "occipito-atloid" [occipito-atloid]

• Pertaining to the occipital bone and to the atlas; occipito-atlantal: as, the occipito-atloid ligaments.

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "His left hand, placed under the patient's occiput, elevates the head and maintains the desired degree of extension at the occipito-atloid joint (Fig. 50)."
• "Extension of the head on the occipito-atloid joint is for the purpose of freeing the tube from the teeth, and the amount required will vary with the degree to which the mouth can be opened."
• "Therefore, if we are to bring the buccal cavity and pharynx in a straight line with the trachea and esophagus it will be found necessary to elevate the whole head above the plane of the table, and at the same time make extension at the occipito-atloid joint."