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• The craniocervical junction is a distinct osseo-ligamentous entity with specific functional demands. • Understanding the embryology of the craniocervical junction may prevent erroneous radiological interpretation. • In blunt trauma, the anatomical biomechanical demands of the ligaments warrant consideration. • Dedicated MRI sequences can provide accurate evaluation of ligamentous integrity and injury. • Injury of the craniocervical junction carries risk of blunt traumatic cerebrovascular injury.
Offiah et al. (2016) studied this question.