title: Cervical laminar fractures--radiological identification.
abstract: Fractures of the laminae of the cervical vertebrae are frequently overlooked. Difficulties in radiographic demonstration of these structures are discussed. The importance of clearly understanding the radiological anatomy of the 'middle third' of the cervical vertebrae as an aid to the diagnosis is emphasized, and the value of diagnosis of laminar fractures in the assessment of the mechanism of injury is discussed.
mesh_terms: D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography