a transverse connector may be attached to rods of an orthopedic stabilization system by cam locks . rotation of a cam system may extend a rod engager into a rod opening . the rod engager may be a portion of the cam system . the extension of the rod engager into the rod opening may push a rod against a body of the transverse connector to form a frictional engagement between the transverse connector , the rod , and the rod engager . the cam system allows the formation of an un - threaded , unitary transverse connector that has a low profile . the transverse connector may be easily and securely attached to a rod .