OBJECTIVE:: The human occipital condyle is the unique bony structure connecting the
cranium and the vertebral column. The progress in neuroimaging techniques has increased …

RESULTS: The short and long OC were demonstrated in 5% and 33% of the specimens,
respectively. Flat formation of the JT was determined in 10% and tall JT was found in 23% of …

The occipital condyle (OC) is an important area in craniovertebral surgery, but neither its
anatomical features nor the procedures concerning the OC have been detailed yet. The …

Background The foramen magnum (FM), a complex area in craniocervical surgery, poses a
challenge for neurosurgeons. The knowledge of the detailed anatomy of the FM, occipital …

Object The occipital condyle has never been studied as a viable structure that could permit
bone purchase by fixation devices for occipitocervical fusion. The authors propose occipital …

Background: Craniovertebral surgeries require the anatomical knowledge of craniovertebral
junction. The human occipital condyle (OC) is unique bony structure connecting the cranium …

Background. The aim of this study is to define the anatomic landmarks which are necessary
for transcondylar approach and to determine the importance of these structures during …

Object Occipital condyle screws serve as an alternative fixation point in occipital-cervical
fusion. Their placement requires a thorough understanding of the anatomy of the occipital …

Methods: Five dry skulls were studied focusing on the intracranial and exocranial skull base.
Two lines were drawn parallel to the lateral border of the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone …

The foramen magnum (FM) has a vital importance to have a direct view of the vertebral
artery, lower cranial nerves, and the brainstem. The morphologic analysis of the FM was …