The craniovertebral junction is a collective term that refers to the occiput (posterior skull
base), atlas, axis, and supporting ligaments. Not only anatomists, but also clinicians are …

Abnormalities of the craniovertebral junction, most of which are associated with the occipital
bone, are of interest not only to anatomists but also to clinicians because many of these …

OBJECTIVE:: The human occipital condyle is the unique bony structure connecting the
cranium and the vertebral column. The progress in neuroimaging techniques has increased …

Introduction: The importance of the atlanto-occipital joint is often neglected. The anatomical
relationships of the occipital condyle are critical for craniovertebral junction, posterior fossa …

Background: Occipital condyle (OC) is an important landmark for transcondylar approach of
surgeries in case of lesions ventral to brainstem and craniovertebral junctional anomalies …

Background: The transcondylar approach (TCA) has gained importance in recent era which
enables shorter and direct route to access the lesions ventral to the brainstem. The important …

Atlantooccipital fusion is complete or partial congenital fusion of the atlas to the base of
occiput. Basilar impression may complicate the clinical picture with the reduction of the …

The craniovertebral junction (CVJ) comprises the occiput, atlas, and axis and is visible in
most magnetic resonance (MR) imaging studies of the brain. Craniometric measurements …

Anatomical knowledge of the occipital condyle (OC) and its relationships to surrounding
structures is important for avoiding injury during craniovertebral junction (CVJ) surgeries …

The occipital bone is the upper end of the somatic spine, limited cranially by the tentorium.
The bony craniovertebral junction (caudal occiput, atlas, and axis) is interposed between the …