A Morphological Study on Cervical Vertebrae and It’s Clinical Relevance
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Anatomy - Year 2019, Vol 8, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Cervical vertebrae are seven in number. C3-6 are typical whereas C1 (Atlas), C 2 (Axis) and C7 (Vertebrae prominens) are atypical. The cervical vertebrae are identified by the presence of foramen transversarium in the transverse process. Skeletal abnormalities of cervical region or in craniocervical region are of interest to anatomists, orthopaedicians, neurologists, neurosurgeons and even orthodontists. These abnormalities may result in severe neck pain, decreased neck mobility, muscular weakness and sensory deficits of both upper limbs and sudden unexpected deaths. Aims and Objectives: The present study is carried out to know the incidence of variations with respect to it’s morphology seen in both typical and atypical cervical vertebrae. Materials and Methods: The study is conducted on a total of 210 dry human adult cervical vertebrae of both sexes obtained from Department of Anatomy, ESIC Medical College & PGIMSR, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru. The cervical vertebrae showing variations with respect to it’s morphology were identified and the photographs were taken. Results: We came across the presence of fused cervical vertebrae (C2, 3 & 4 )and (C6 & 7), arcuate foramen, elongated odontoid process, assymetrical foramen transversarium and double foramen transversarium. Conclusion: A thorough knowledge of these variations will be helpful for neurosurgeons, radiologists, head & neck and vascular surgeons.
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Padmalatha K
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