title: MDCT of variations and anomalies of the neural arch and its processes: part 2--articular processes, transverse processes, and high cervical spine.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this pictorial essay is to review the variations and anomalies of the neural arch and its processes with a focus on the articular and transverse processes. We also discuss variations and anomalies of the neural arch at the high cervical spine.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Variations and anomalies of the neural arch and its processes may be identified on MDCT studies. Familiarity with their MDCT appearances is required for characterization and may help evaluate their potential clinical relevance.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Hospital Reina Sofía de Tudela, Navarra, España. jmellado@comz.org
authors.forename: José M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Mellado
authors.forename: Raquel
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Larrosa
authors.forename: Joaquín
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Martín
authors.forename: Nerea
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Yanguas
authors.forename: Susana
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Solanas
authors.forename: María Rosa
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Cozcolluela
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*; D055815:Young Adult