- April 28, 2026The craniovertebral junction encompasses the atlanto-occipital joints (skull on C1) and the atlantoaxial joints (C1 on C2). This highly mobile…
- April 28, 2026The C5-C6 disc is the most commonly herniated cervical disc, compressing the C6 nerve root to produce the most frequent…
- April 28, 2026The uncovertebral joints (joints of Luschka) are paired lateral joints at C3-C7 formed by the uncinate processes and the adjacent…
- April 28, 2026The dorsal scapular nerve supplies the rhomboids and levator scapulae, providing the medial scapular retraction force that counterbalances the serratus…
- April 28, 2026The cervical interspinous ligaments connect adjacent spinous processes, resisting flexion separation. In the cervical spine they are thinner and less…
- April 28, 2026The ligamentum nuchae is the cervical equivalent of the supraspinous and interspinous ligaments, forming a fibrous septum from the inion…
- April 28, 2026The cruciate ligament of the atlas combines the transverse ligament (primary component) with superior and inferior vertical bands to form…
- April 28, 2026The posterior ligamentous complex of the cervical spine — comprising the facet capsules, ligamentum flavum, interspinous, and supraspinous ligaments —…
- April 28, 2026The anterior longitudinal ligament extends from the skull base down the anterior vertebral column, closely adherent to the vertebral body…
- April 28, 2026The posterior longitudinal ligament lines the anterior wall of the spinal canal, wider at disc levels where it provides central…