The prevalence, classification, and potential clinical implications of anatomical variations of first cervical vertebra: A computed tomographic study

• Main Authors: Priyanka Pandey (Author), Swati Yadav (Author), Navbir Pasricha (Author), Shamrendra Narayan (Author)
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• Udgivet: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: First cervical vertebra has different anatomical features than other cervical vertebrae. It holds globe of skull and lacks body and spine. It is composed of 2 lateral masses linked by anterior and posterior arches. Posterior atlanto-occipital membrane is attached to posterior arch whose...