Anatomical variations of the atlas arches: prevalence assessment, systematic review and proposition for an updated classification system

Objective and backgroundThis study focuses on the atlas, a pivotal component of the craniovertebral junction, bridging the cranium and spinal column. Notably, variations in its arches are documented globally, necessitating a thorough assessment and categorization due to their significant implication...

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Main Authors: Gloria P. Baena-Caldas, Juan F. Mier-García, Dylan P. Griswold, Adriana M. Herrera-Rubio, Ximara Peckham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Neuroscience
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnins.2024.1348066/full