Index AllABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ C Cervical nerve roots Cervical nerve roots (C1–C7) exit above their corresponding vertebral bodies (e.g., C5 nerve exits above... Learn More → Cervical ligaments This article discuses the ligaments in the subaxial cervical spine. The subaxial cervical spine (C3–C7)... Learn More → C2 - Axis The C2 vertebra (axis) is the second cervical vertebra, distinguished by its odontoid process (dens),... Learn More → C1 - Atlas The atlas (C1) is the first cervical vertebra and plays a pivotal role in craniovertebral... Learn More → H Hangman's fracture Definition Bilateral pars interarticularis fracture of C2 with anterior displacement (spondylolisthesis) of C2 on C3. Also called traumatic... Learn More → L Lumbar vertebra The lumbar spine is composed of five vertebrae (L1–L5) that are the largest of the... Learn More → P Posterior cervical foraminotomy Surgical technique: Posterior cervical foraminotomy StepKey PointsPositioning- Patient is positioned prone on a reversed OR table... Learn More → S Seventh cervical vertebra - C7 C7 is an atypical cervical spine vertebra. It has distinctive features:• Non-bifid spinous process (1)•... Learn More → Subaxial cervical vertebrea The subaxial cervical spine (C3–C7) forms the lower cervical vertebral column and is essential for... Learn More → Load More
