With the advent of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),
visualization of soft tissue structures in the spinal canal, which were previously undetectable …

Study Design. A dissection-based study of 18 embalmed cadavers (7 male, 11 female),
mean age 84 (±8.4) years. Objective. To determine the morphology and morphometry of the …

The posterior longitudinal ligament (PLL) is described as having deep and superficial layers,
though recent studies have suggested that there may be three layers. Additional …

The anterior and the posterior longitudinal ligaments (ALL and PLL) of the cervical spine
were examined. The ALL and the deep layer of the PLL are continuous, and surround the …

MATERIALS AND METHODS Cadaveric spines were used for gross anatomic dissection
and histologic sections. Radiologic studies included plain films and diskography films with …

The connective tissue attachments to the cervical spinal dura mater originating from the
ligamentum nuchae (LN) and rectus capitis posterior minor (RCPM) muscle were evaluated …

Few studies have been conducted specifically on the dense connective tissue located in the
posterior medial part of the cervical epidural space. This study was undertaken to examine …

Despite current limitations, MRI shows considerable diagnostic potential and provides a new
perspective on abnormalities involving the spinal column. The overall initial experience …

Study Design. To establish the diagnosis of dural penetration on preoperative computed
tomographic studies of the cervical spine in patients with ossification of the posterior …

The epidural or peridural spaces, which lie between the dura mater and the walls of the
vertebral canal, may be examined in the lumbosacral region by means of peridurography …