Calcification of the transverse band of the cruciform ligament

Case contributed by Craig Hacking
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Facial bone CT for ? fracture

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male

Incidental smooth calcification of the transverse band of the cruciform ligament.

Case Discussion

Nice case demonstrating the anatomy of the cruciform ligament of the atlas.

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