MORPHOLOGICAL STUDY OF VARIATIONS IN FORAMEN TRANSVERSARIUM OF ATLAS VERTEBRA
Journal Title: JOURNAL OF ANATOMICAL SCIENCES - Year 2018, Vol 26, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: Foramen transversarium are the characteristic bony feature of the cervical vertebrae. They are located on the transverse process of cervical vertebrae through which second part of vertebral artery passes along with vertebral venous and sympathetic plexus. Their variations are common with regard to size, shape, incomplete, duplicated and may even absent. Material & Methods: Two hundred foramen transversarium of one hundred atlas vertebrae were examined for morphological variations. Results: Out of hundred atlas vertebrae examined, foramen transversarium was present in all. Absence of costal element was noticed in four atlas vertebrae. Four atlas vertebrae showed incomplete bilateral foramen transversarium while four showed unilateral duplicated foramen transversarium. Conclusion: The increasing incidence of neck injuries and related syndromes necessitates the study of bony variations of the atlas vertebra and its foramen transversarium. The second part of vertebral artery is prone to be damaged during neck surgeries and posterior cervical injuries due to incomplete formation of the foramen transversarium, hence the knowledge of such variations is important for surgeons, otorhinolaryngologists, neurologists, orthopedicians, radiologists and physicians.
Authors and Affiliations
Alok Tripathi
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP544849
- DOI -
- Views 132
- Downloads 0
NORMAL VARIANCE IN ULTRASOUND MEASURED RENAL DIMENSIONS WITH AGE, SEX AND BODY HABITUS IN A SPECIFIC POPULATION WITHOUT KNOWN RENAL DISEASE
Introduction: Evaluation and follow-up of patients with renal diseases is commonly done by renal ultrasonography. Renal size is influenced by some factors such as age, height, weight, body mass index and ethnicity. The a...
IMPACT OF BODY PAINTING IN TEACHING SURFACE ANATOMY
Introduction: Surface anatomy is widely used as a tool for teaching anatomy. Students participate in this teaching method and try to reproduce the same as shown by the faculty in examination. It has been noted that durin...
MORPHOLOGICAL STUDY OF VARIATIONS IN FORAMEN TRANSVERSARIUM OF ATLAS VERTEBRA
Introduction: Foramen transversarium are the characteristic bony feature of the cervical vertebrae. They are located on the transverse process of cervical vertebrae through which second part of vertebral artery passes al...
STATUS OF ANTIOXIDANTS MOLECULES AND LIPID PEROXIDATION IN THE DIABETIC TESTES
Introduction: According to the epidemiological studies, diabetes mellitus has become a potential cause of male infertility. Knowledge regarding how diabetes mellitus interferes with the process of spermatogenesis and res...
LOWER RIGHT QUADRANT PAIN: A SONO ANATOMICAL PERSPECTIVE
Introduction: Ultrasonography has been found to be highly precise in evaluation of various abdominal masses. It is highly sensitive, non-invasive in nature and has no radiation risk. Material & Methods: A prospective st...