The C1 and C2 vertebrae are the first two vertebrae of the spine. Trauma to this level not only injures these two vertebrae, but may also damage the C2 spinal nerve, the vertebral artery, …

Some common nonsurgical treatments for C1-C2 include: Prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medication may help reduce neck pain. Both over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription …

Dec 2, 2020 · The C2 vertebra is the axis which the C1 vertebra pivots around and lets us move our skulls from side to side in a horizontal motion. Like the C1 vertebra, a C2 vertebra has a …

Nov 13, 2024 · C1 and C2 are the first two vertebrae at the upper part of the cervical spine. Together, they form a complex structure that supports the skull, known as the atlantoaxial …

The atlantoaxial complex refers to the first two bones of the neck (C1, the atlas, and C2, the axis) as well as the associated collection of ligaments that connect the bones together and the …

Mar 2, 2025 · The C1 C2 spinal motion segment, also called the atlantoaxial joint, is located in the upper portion of the cervical spine. It consists of the C1 and C2 vertebrae, and the anatomical …

Oct 28, 2024 · lateral masses are connect by the ring of C1 and can only be displaced relative to each other if: bony fracture (disruption of the ring) the transverse ligament is ruptured

The C1 and C2 vertebrae are uniquely shaped and have vertebral foramen (spaces within the bone) which allow the vertebral arteries and veins to reach through to the brain and supply it …

In the spine, this can cause nerves to get banged into and joints to get damaged. In the craniocervical junction, instability can cause the upper cervical spinal nerves to get irritated, …

The Atlas, C1, is the topmost vertebra, and along with the Axis; forms the joint connecting the skull and spine. Its chief peculiarity is that it has no body, and this is due to the fact that the …