Figure 3 The transoral approach to the C1 C2 region involves an incision through the uvula and posterior pharyngeal wall The transoral approach to the C1 C2 region involves an incision through the uvula and posterior pharyngeal wall. The tongue is retracted caudally. Intubation is usually through a nasal tracheal root with lateral retraction of the endotracheal tube in the region of the pharynx. Level: Structures: Other Structures: Pathology: Procedure: View: Entire occipitocervical junction Neural: Brainstem and spinal cord Dura Jaw, nose, uvula, pharynx, tongue Normal Transoral approach to dens Composite (3/4), Front, Lateral, Caudal