9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the first bone anchor includes a head, and coupling a first end of a first connecting plate to the first bone anchor comprises contacting the head to an opening formed in the first end of the first connecting plate.
9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the first bone anchor includes a head, and coupling a first end of a first connecting plate to the first bone anchor comprises contacting the head to an opening formed in the first end of the first connecting plate. 10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the opening formed in the first end of the first connecting plate is disposed between a distal end of the head and a first cap element coupled to a proximal end of the head when the first end of the first connecting plate is coupled to the first bone anchor.