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Allport, Gordon W(illard) (sh) and massa lateralis atlantis (medicine)


Allport, Gordon W(illard) (sh)




born Nov. 11, 1897, Montezuma, Ind., U.S.
died Oct. 9, 1967, Cambridge, Mass.

U.S. psychologist.

He taught at Harvard University (1930-67), becoming noted for his theory of personality, which focused on the adult self rather than on childhood or infantile emotions and experiences, set forth in books such as Personality (1937). In The Nature of Prejudice (1954) he made important contributions to the analysis of prejudice.


massa lateralis atlantis (medicine)


massa lateralis atlantis -->
lateral mass of atlas


The thick lateral part of the atlas on each side that articulates above with the occipital condyle and below with the axis.

Synonym: massa lateralis atlantis.