Abstract: ObjectiveTo study the histological change of cervical body osteophytosis. Methods7 specimens of osteophytosis were sectioned from the cadavers'cervical vertebrae for histological observation.Results and ConclusionThere are five phases of the progress of the osteophytosis, i.e.,ossified in cartilage, precalcified, calcified, preossified and ossified.

Key words: cervical vertebrae, hyperosteogeny, osteophytosis, histology