Craniovertebral Junction (CVJ): The area where the skull (occiput) meets the first two cervical vertebrae (atlas and axis), crucial for head movement and stability. Atlanto-occipital Dislocation ...

The upper cervical spine, specifically, is the top vertebrae of the spine. It is made up of the atlas (C1) and the axis (C2). These vertebrae are atypical and are different in shape and function ...

While there are many synovial joints in the cervical spine, RA tends to attack the one between the atlas and the axis, the first and second bones of the spine. The atlas is responsible for ...

Cervical spine involvement is a significant concern for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic inflammatory disorder that primarily affects joints. The cervical spine can be ...