This repository contains the supplementary data and scripts for the "In-vitro study of the third occipital nerve near the C2-3 facet joint and the association between its morphology and the presence of a third occipital nerve notch." research paper. The study investigates the relationship between the third occipital nerve (TON), the C2-3 facet joint, and the presence of a TON notch, focusing on degenerative and morphological factors.
- Microscribe Data: 3D coordinates of anatomical landmarks registered during cadaveric dissections using the Microscribe digitizer.
- Data Analysis Script (Python): Python script used for processing the Microscribe data, calculating nerve crossing angles, locations, and analyzing the anatomical relationships.
- Checklist: Anatomical checklist used for describing the morphology of the TON and C2-3 facet joint.
- Statistical Analysis Script (R): R script for performing logistic regression and other statistical analyses associated with degenerative/morphological characteristics and the presence of a TON notch.
- Microscribe Data: The data file contains 3D coordinates captured during dissections, used to calculate the anatomical relationships between the TON and the C2-3 facet joint.
- Checklist: The checklist file provides details on nerve morphology, facet joint conditions, and degenerative changes observed during dissection.
For any inquiries related to the repository or data usage, please contact Nicolas Van Vlasselaer at nicolas.van.vlasselaer@vub.be.