Abstract
The specialized ligaments of the craniocervical junction must allow for stability yet functional movement. Because injury to these important structures usually results in death or morbidity, the neurosurgeon should possess a thorough understanding of the anatomy and function of these ligaments. To the authors' knowledge, a comprehensive review of these structures is not available in the medical literature. The aim of the current study was to distill the available literature on each of these structures into one offering.
MeSH terms
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Atlanto-Occipital Joint / anatomy & histology*
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Atlanto-Occipital Joint / physiology
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Atlanto-Occipital Joint / surgery
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Axis, Cervical Vertebra / anatomy & histology*
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Axis, Cervical Vertebra / physiology
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Axis, Cervical Vertebra / surgery
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Biomechanical Phenomena / physiology
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Cervical Atlas / anatomy & histology*
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Cervical Atlas / physiology
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Cervical Atlas / surgery
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Humans
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Ligaments, Articular / anatomy & histology*
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Ligaments, Articular / physiology
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Ligaments, Articular / surgery
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Skull Base / anatomy & histology*
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Skull Base / physiology
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Skull Base / surgery