The central ray of the Odontoid view passes through the C1 and C2 joint space.

For the visualization of the lower cervical spine, it passes through the C6-C7 joint space.

For the oblique projection, the central ray passes through C5.

With CT Scans, the technician and radiologist can manipulate the image after its been taken.

Indications for MRI of the cervical spine include intrinsic spinal cord pathology as well as demyelinating disease.

MRI is the gold standard for the assessment of intervertebral disks.

For unstable injuries to the spinal cord, these present with

significant displacement of structures as well neurologic involvement.

SCIWORA stands for spinal cord injury with radiologic abnormalities and is common in children.

Clay shoveler's fracture is the fracture of the transverse process of the cervical spine.