MDCT of variations and anomalies of the neural arch and its processes: part 2--articular processes, transverse processes, and high cervical spine
- Resource Type
- Authors
- Susana Solanas; María Rosa Cozcolluela; Joaquín Martín; Nerea Yanguas; Raquel Larrosa; José M. Mellado
- Source
- AJR. American journal of roentgenology. 197(1)
- Subject
- Adult
Male
business.industry
Articular processes
General Medicine
Anatomy
Middle Aged
Cervical spine
Young Adult
medicine.anatomical_structure
Cervical Vertebrae
Medicine
Humans
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging
Female
Arch
business
Child
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- Language
- ISSN
- 1546-3141
OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this pictorial essay is to review the variations and anomalies of the neural arch and its processes with a focus on the articular and transverse processes. We also discuss variations and anomalies of the neural arch at the high cervical spine. CONCLUSION. Variations and anomalies of the neural arch and its processes may be identified on MDCT studies. Familiarity with their MDCT appearances is required for characterization and may help evaluate their potential clinical relevance.