Evaluation of Fetal First and Second Cervical Vertebrae: Normal or Abnormal?

Conclusions—
The normal C1 and C2 ossification centers may appear to be malaligned due to normal offsetting (lateral displacement) of C1 on C2. An understanding of the normal development of the cervical spine is important in assessing spinal anatomy.

Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - February 26, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Henderson, P., Desai, I. P., Pettit, K., Benke, S., Brouha, S. S., Romine, L. E., Beeker, K., Chuang, N. A., Yaszay, B., Van Houten, L., Pretorius, D. H. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research