Open AccessMagnetic resonance imaging anatomy of the craniovertebral ligaments: A radiological study with confirmatory dissection
Author(s) -
PeterGrant Osmotherly,
GaryJ Cowin,
DarrenA Rivett
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of craniovertebral junction and spine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.38
H-Index - 23
eISSN - 0976-9285
pISSN - 0974-8237
DOI - 10.4103/jcvjs.jcvjs_62_22
Subject(s) - anatomy , medicine , ligament , cadaveric spasm , dissection (medical) , magnetic resonance imaging , coronal plane , radiology
Descriptions of the radiological appearance of the craniovertebral ligaments often lack detail. This study aimed to provide an accurate description of the morphology and radiological appearance of the alar and cruciform ligaments with confirmation of findings by fine dissection.