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Cervical neural foramina: Correlation of microtomy and CT anatomy

Conference · · Radiology; (United States)
OSTI ID:5551859
The CT appearance of the cervical neural foramina and contents is described in detail. Nineteen cervical spine specimens were studied with CT and corresponding cryomicrotomy in direct axial, sagittal, coronal, and oblique planes. Both ventra and dorsal nerve roots can be identified in the foramen's lower portion at or below the disk level. The dorsal nerve roots and ganglion contact the superior facet. The ventral nerve roots contact the uncinate process and bottom of the neural foramen. The ventral nerve roots, dorsal nerve roots and ganglion, and vertebral artery are resolved with current high-resolution CT.
Research Organization:
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
OSTI ID:
5551859
Report Number(s):
CONF-851152-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Journal Volume: 155:1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English