Morphometric analysis of atlas and axis vertebrae in humans of Indian origin

Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Health Research - Year 2019, Vol 5, Issue 1

Abstract

Objective: In this study, forty dried specimens of atlas and axis vertebrae were examined using direct anatomical measurements. Methods: Various dimensions of the atlas and the axis vertebrae were quantitatively measured, with special emphasis on their relationship with the vertebral artery foramen. Results: As the vertebral artery foramen was present entirely in the transverse process of all specimens, screw implantation in the facet of atlas proved relatively safe. Conclusions: The anatomy of the atlas and axis vertebrae exhibits complex, three-dimensional structures, showing extensive variability in morphology. Characteristics of the atlas and axis vertebrae must be noted before any spinal operation such as transpedicularscrewfixation,transarticularscrewfixation,screwfixationofdens axis,interspinouswiring, and interlaminar clamp.

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Arpan Haldar, Manisha R Gaikwad, Amit P Tirpude, Naina S Wakode, Soumya Bhattacharya

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Arpan Haldar, Manisha R Gaikwad, Amit P Tirpude, Naina S Wakode, Soumya Bhattacharya (2019). Morphometric analysis of atlas and axis vertebrae in humans of Indian origin. International Journal of Medical and Health Research, 5(1), 120-132. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-582049