Figure 3From: "Orthotopic" ossiculum terminale persistens and atlantoaxial instability in a child less than 12 years of age: a case report and review of the literatureSTIR sagittal MRI of the cervical spine shows the remnant synchondrosis or fibrous plate between the apical ossicle and remainder of the odontoid process. There is also a minimal amount of fluid within the atlantodental interval.Back to article page