Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Craniovertebral Junction

Nader S. Dahdaleh; Najib El-Tecle; Michael B. Cloney; Nathan A. Shlobin; Tyler R. Koski; Jean-Paul Wolinsky

doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2023.03.084

Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Craniovertebral Junction

Nader S. Dahdaleh^*, Najib El-Tecle, Michael B. Cloney, Nathan A. Shlobin, Tyler R. Koski, Jean-Paul Wolinsky

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Abstract

The craniovertebral junction (CVJ) involves the atlas, axis, and occiput along with the atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial joints. The anatomy and neural and vascular anatomy of the junction render the CVJ unique. Specialists treating disorders that affect the CVJ must appreciate its intricate anatomy and should be well versed in its biomechanics. This first article in a three-article series provides an overview of the functional anatomy and biomechanics of the CVJ.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	165-171
Number of pages	7
Journal	World neurosurgery
Volume	175
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2023.03.084
State	Published - Jul 2023

Keywords

Atlas
Axis
Craniovertebral junction
Occiput
Spinal surgery
Spine
Spine surgery

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Surgery
Clinical Neurology

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