This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Back region, Subject name: Anatomy
A 37-year-old man is brought to the emergency depament with a Neck injury on X ray film it is diagnosed as crushed C2 veebrae. Which of the following structures would be intact after the accident? 
Select and explain. 
A. Semispinalis cervicis muscle, B. Apical ligament, C. Alar ligament, D. Rectus capitis posterior minor
D: Rectus capitis posterior minor
Answer: D: Rectus capitis posterior minor 
Explanation: The rectus capitis posterior minor remains intact because it is not associated with C2 veebrae. It arises from the posterior tubercle of the (atlas) C1 and inses on the occipital bone below the inferior nuchal line. Other structures are associated with C2.