Abstract
The specialized ligaments of the craniocervical junction must allow for stability yet functional movement. Because injury to these important structures usually results in death or morbidity, the neurosurgeon should possess a thorough understanding of the anatomy and function of these ligaments. To the authors' knowledge, a comprehensive review of these structures is not available in the medical literature. The aim of the current study was to distill the available literature on each of these structures into one offering.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 697-709 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Anatomy
- Craniocervical junction
- Craniovertebral junction
- Ligaments
- Neurosurgery
- Skull base
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Neurology
- Clinical Neurology