In children under 12 years old, upper cervical spine injuries most commonly occur at the level of the occiput, ____.

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Upper cervical spine injuries in children under 12 years old most commonly occur at the level of the occiput, which is the connection between the skull and the first cervical vertebra, also known as C1. In rare cases, they can occur at the level of C2. Therefore, the best choice is A) C1 or C2. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect.

In Children Under 12 Years Old, Upper Cervical Spine Injuries