Features and clinical significance of the ossification centers in the odontoid process based on micro-computed tomography.

CONCLUSIONS: Incomplete absorption of the ossification centers in the base of the odontoid process is a relatively prevalent condition. The cavitation effect of the trabecular bones may be the primary cause for odontoid process fractures. PMID: 31802474 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Folia Morphologica - Category: Anatomy Tags: Folia Morphol (Warsz) Source Type: research