Abstract: An occipital plating system includes a plating assembly with a plate body defining a profile adapted for positioning on the occiput. The plate body includes a central portion that extends bi-laterally across the central axis of the spinal column to opposite lateral portions of the plate. At least one coupling member extends from each of the lateral portions of the plate body to receive a connecting element extending from the spinal column.

Abstract: The present application is directed to connectors for attaching an elongated member to a bone. The connectors may include a receiver that is attached to an anchor. The receiver may include a base and outwardly-extending arms that form a channel to receive the elongated member. The base may include an opening that extends into a receptacle. The opening may include a first section in an inferior side of the receiver, and a cut-out in a lateral side. During attachment, the anchor may be positioned relative to the receiver such that a head of the anchor may be inserted into the first section and a shaft of the anchor may be inserted into a second section. After insertion, the anchor is rotated to move the shaft out of the cut-out while the head remains in the receptacle. A wedge is then attached to the receiver over the cut-out to prevent the anchor from escaping.