Description
Craniocervical Anatomy and Clinical Applications
Instructor: Anthony D’Antoni, DC, MS, PhD
Moderator: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO
Cost: $25 – 1 CE Hour
Course Description:
- This advanced postgraduate lecture offers an anatomical tour of the craniocervical junction with direct clinical relevance for chiropractic practice. Participants will explore vertebral artery anatomy, embryology, dominance patterns, and vascular variations such as fenestrations and the suboccipital artery of Salmon. The session emphasizes the relationship between vascular structures and spinal structures. Attendees will gain deeper insight into how chiropractic adjustments may influence vascular compliance and blood flow.
Hourly Breakdown:
- Hour 1:
- A focused discussion will be provided related to the anatomy, angiology, and relevance of the craniocervical junction.
- The vertebral arteries and their important branches will be discussed.
- Images from an actual case of vertebral artery dissection will be presented.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the angiology of the craniocervical junction (CCJ).
- Describe the blood supply to the suboccipital muscles with emphasis on the suboccipital artery of Salmon.
- Refined understanding related to vertebral artery dissection.
Instructor: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO
Dr. James Demetrious is a nationally distinguished, board certified chiropractic orthopedist. He is a clinician, educator, author, and editor. Dr. Demetrious is the co-founder and CEO of PostGradDC. He is a member of the NCMIC Speakers’ Bureau and teaches post-graduate coursework throughout the United States. He has published peer-reviewed journal papers related to advanced differential diagnosis. Dr. Demetrious has continually cared for patients since 1986.
