Ponticulus posticus
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Synonyms: Arcuate foramen, Kimmerle's anomaly
The term ponticulus posticus refers to an anatomical variant where a narrow bony bridge covers the atlas the groove for the vertebral artery.
Epidemiology
A ponticulus posticus is a common anatomical variant, found in approximately 3-15% of the population[^1] [^2] [^3].
Imaging
