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C2 Spine: Anatomy, Bony Landmark

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Second Cervical Spine(C2): The axis is the second cervical vertebra, commonly called C2. The axis has a large vertebral body, which contains the odontoid process (dens). The odontoid process articulates with the anterior arch of the atlas via its anterior articular facet. The axis is composed of a vertebral body, pedicles, laminae, and transverse processes. The second cervical spine articulates with the atlas via its superior articular facets, which are convex and face upward and outward. It plays an important role in rotation of the head with the majority of movement occurring around the dens and at the atlanto-axial joint.

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Second Cervical Spine(C2)

Gross anatomy & Bony Landmark of Second Cervical Spine

The second cervical spine(C2) is formed by a body with the attached dens, a posterior neural arch, two lateral masses and a large spinous process, which is commonly bifid.

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Anterior components of the axis are composed of-

  • Dens- conical in shape
  • Body
  • Lateral mass
  • Transverse process with foramina transversarium
  • Superior articular facets
  • Inferior articular facets

Posterior components of the axis are composed of-

  • Pedicle
  • Lamina
  • Spinous process
  • Posterior elements of the axis has several muscle attachments
  • Semispinalis cervicis
  • Rectus capitis posterior major
  • Inferior oblique

Articulations of Second Cervical Spine

  • Superior articular facet with inferior articular facet of C1
  • Dens articulates with the posterior aspect of the anterior arch of C1
  • Uncovertebral articulation with C3
  • Inferior articular facet with superior articular facet of C3

Relations of Second Cervical Spine

Anteriorly

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  • Anterior longitudinal ligament
  • Anterior atlanto-axial membrane

Posteriorly

  • Posterior atlanto-axial membrane
  • Ligamentum nuchae
  • Posterior to dens-important ligamentous structures are attached to the dens and play an important role in C1/C2 stability
    Cruciate ligament: transverse ligament provides the most stability retaining the dens in contact with the atlas (C1)
    Alar ligament
    Apical ligament: embryological remnant of the notochord
    Accessory ligament

Laterally

  • Vertebral arteries and veins
  • Traverse foramina transversarium moving laterally

Supero-posteriorly

  • Sub-occipital triangle

Centrally

  • Spinal cord traverses vertebral foramen
  • Basivertebral veins

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