Cervical Vertebrae Synostosis & Its Clinical Significance

Authors

  • Singh B Assistant Professor, Department Of Anatomy, BRD Medical college, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • Gautam P Lecturer, Department Of Anatomy, BRD Medical college, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • Gupta S Department Of Anatomy, BRD Medical college, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Keywords:

Body, Extra Foramina, Facets, Fused Cervical Vertebrae

Abstract

Normal typical cervical vertebrae are characterized by the presence of smaller body, foramina transversarium, triangular spinal canal. The superior articular facet are directed in upward & backward direction while the, inferior articular facet are directed forward & downwards and has a short bifid spine. Abnormalities in any of the features may be associated with neurological signs and symptoms. During the routine osteology classes we found two abnormally fused typical cervical vertebrae in the Department of anatomy, BRD medical college, Gorakhpur. These abnormalities may lead to significant sign and symptoms thus this case is being studied.

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2023-12-31

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Singh, B., Gautam, P., & Gupta, S. (2023). Cervical Vertebrae Synostosis & Its Clinical Significance. Biomedical Review: Journal of Basic and Applied Medical Sciences, 1(2), 49–52. Retrieved from https://biomedicalreview.in/index.php/jbams/article/view/10

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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2014): Jul-Sep

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