craniovertebral junction

The craniovertebral junction is the area where your skull connects to your spine, specifically where the skull's base meets the top of the neck's vertebrae. It involves the base of the skull (occiput), the first cervical vertebra (atlas), and the second cervical vertebra (axis). This region supports the weight of your head, allows for a wide range of head movements, and protects vital nerves and blood vessels passing between the brain and the rest of the body. It is a complex and critical area ensuring stability, mobility, and neural protection.