The transverse occipital ligament: anatomy and potential functional significance.

Background: Knowledge of the anatomy of ligaments that bind the craniocervical junction is important for treating patients with lesions of this region. Although the anatomy and function of these ligaments have been well described, those of the transverse occipital ligament (TOL) have remained enigmatic.

Objective: To describe the anatomy and functions of the transverse occipital ligament.

Anatomy of the reflected ligament of the inguinal region.

Background: There is a paucity in the literature regarding the reflected ligament. Therefore, the present study was performed in order to further elucidate this anatomy.

Material And Methods: Eighteen formalin-fixed adult cadavers (35 sides) underwent dissection of the medial inguinal region.