Bone (e.g., spinal) fixation assemblies are provided that resist back out
of associated bone anchors (e.g., screws). The bone fixation plate may
house a bone anchor retaining member that permits partial passage of the
bone anchor and subsequently resists back out of the bone anchor from the
member and the bone fixation plate. In some embodiments, the bone
fixation plate may include an attachable cover member that prevents the
bone anchor retaining member from ejecting from the plate. In other
embodiments, ejection of the anchor retaining member from the bone
fixation plate may be prevented by walls integral to the plate.