[Variation of the transverse apophysis of the 7th cervical vertebra: anatomo-radiological study of an isolated population]

Arch Ital Anat Embriol. 1990 Jan-Mar;95(1):11-6.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The authors investigated the morphological changes in the transverse apophysis of C VII by Rx study on an isolated population. Two variations were mainly observed: the transverse mega-apophysis and the cervical rib. The authors found a remarkable incidence of variations, more than the average of the literature. Authors suppose that this results can be attributed at the geographical and economical isolation of the population and they hypothesize a genetic transmission of recessive autosomal type.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Cervical Rib Syndrome / epidemiology*
  • Cervical Rib Syndrome / genetics
  • Cervical Vertebrae / abnormalities*
  • Cervical Vertebrae / diagnostic imaging
  • Cohort Studies
  • Female
  • Gene Frequency
  • Genetic Variation
  • Humans
  • Italy / epidemiology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome / epidemiology*
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome / genetics