Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
Volume 8, Issue 2 , Pages 72-76 , June 2009

Asymmetry in atlas bone specimens: a pilot study using radiographic analysis

  • John Hart, DC, MHSc

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Director of Research, Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic, PO Box 1452, Spartanburg, SC 29304
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic, PO Box 1452, Spartanburg, SC 29304, USA. Tel.: +1 864 578 8770x232.
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  • Matt Christopher, BS

      Affiliations

    • Chiropractic Intern, Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic, PO Box 1452, Spartanburg, SC 29304
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  • Ralph Boone, PhD, DC

      Affiliations

    • Director of Research, Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic, PO Box 1452, Spartanburg, SC 29304

Received 25 March 2008 ,Revised 20 August 2008 ,Accepted 12 December 2008.

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PII: S1556-3707(09)00028-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jcm.2008.12.002

Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
Volume 8, Issue 2 , Pages 72-76 , June 2009