Morphometric analysis of human occipital condyle

Naderi S., Korman E., Citak G., Guvencer M., Arman C., Senoglu M., ...More

CLINICAL NEUROLOGY AND NEUROSURGERY, vol.107, no.3, pp.191-199, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 107 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2004.07.014
  • Journal Name: CLINICAL NEUROLOGY AND NEUROSURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.191-199
  • Keywords: occipital condyle, hypoglossal canal, surgical anatomy
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Objective: The human occipital condyle is the unique bony structure connecting the cranium and the vertebral column. The progress in neuroimaging techniques has increased interest for aggressive craniovertebral surgery. Such surgery requires the knowledge regarding anatomical aspects of the craniovertebral junction. The aim of the present study is to analyze the occipital condyle morphometrically.