ArticleCureus2022
The Posterior Atlantooccipital Membrane: The Anchor for the Myodural Bridge and Meningovertebral Structures.
Article in Cureus, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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Abstract
introductionSheet plastination has provided evidence that the posterior atlantooccipital membrane attaches to the dura's posterior sleeve at the cerebrospinal junction. These findings contradict the traditional anatomical description of this membrane extending from the atlas' posterior arch to the foramen magnum.
methodsA total of 16 plastinated cadavers were studied to evaluate the
resultsIn all 16 specimens, the posterior atlantooccipital membrane extending from the occiput, merged with the craniocervical dura mater, and formed a membrane-dura complex that ended at the level of the third cervical vertebra. The superior and inferior myodural bridge coalesced with their respective vertebrodural ligaments and fused with the posterior atlantooccipital membrane at their respective interspaces.
conclusionThe median aspect of the posterior atlantooccipital membrane does not directly communicate with the posterior arch of the atlas. Instead, the posterior atlantooccipital membrane converges with the craniocervical dura mater and terminates at the level of the third cervical vertebra. This membrane-dura complex serves as a common attachment site for the myodural and vertebrodural structures.
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