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1/5/2016 Spinal Questions Flashcards

1
Q

What is the orientation of the inferior articular facets of T11?

A

They face forward, downward, and medial (ForMeD)

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2
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Which muscles(s) attaching to the T11 spinous process would be representative of layer four?

A

Iliocostalis Lumborum, Spinalis Thoracis

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3
Q

What joint classifications are present at T11?

A

Fibrous (Amphiarthrosis) Syndesmosis, cartilaginous (Amphiarthrosis) symphysis and synovial plane (diarthrosis arthrodia)

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4
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What is another way of naming a posterior curve pattern?

A

A kyphotic curve

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5
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What joint classifications are identified at the vertebral body of T12?

A

Fibrous (Amphiarthrosis) Syndesmosis, cartilaginous (Amphiarthrosis) symphysis and synovial plane (diarthrosis arthrodia)

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6
Q

Which costotransverse ligament(s) lack an attachment to T12?

A

Capsular costotransverse, superior costotransverse, inferior costotransverse and lateral costotransverse ligaments

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7
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Which rib-associated muscle is absent at the transverse process region T12?

A

Levator Costarum

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8
Q

Identify the synovial joint surfaces typically present of T12.

A

Two superior costal facets, two superior articular facets, two inferior articular facets

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9
Q

Which erector spinae muscle is unique in its attachment to the T12 spinous process?

A

Iliocostalis Lumborum

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10
Q

Which thoracic vertebrae lack any Spinalis muscle group attachment on their spinous process?

A

T9-T10

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11
Q

Which thoracic vertebrae lack any Spinalis muscle group attachment for the Semispinalis?

A

T6

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12
Q

Which segments of the spine are more prone to variation in morphology?

A

L1 and L5

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13
Q

What is the number of vertebrae in the normal adult lumbar spine?

A

Five segments

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14
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What parts of the vertebra may be used to distinguish L1-L4 from L5?

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Vertebral body, pedicle, articular process, transverse process, spinous process

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15
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What is the generic shape of the typical lumbar vertebral body from the cranial view?

A

Reniform or Kidney-shaped

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16
Q

What would be the direction of the lumbar curve based on osseous features?

A

Anterior (lordotic)

17
Q

What accounts for the direction of the lumbar curve?

A

The vertebral body and intervertebral disc have a greater anterior height than posterior height

18
Q

What is the effect of aging on the vertebral body of a lumbar vertebra?

A

Decrease in height, increase in circumference

19
Q

How many fibrous (Amphiarthrosis) Syndesmosis joint surfaces are on a typical lumbar vertebral body?

A

Four

20
Q

How many joint surfaces are present on the vertebral body of a typical lumbar?

A

Six

21
Q

What is the orientation of the superior articular facets of T11?

A

They face backward, upward, and lateral (BUL)

22
Q

How many synovial joint surfaces are present on the vertebral body of a typical lumbar?

A

None

23
Q

How many cartilaginous (Amphiarthrosis) symphysis joint surfaces are on a typical lumbar vertebral body?

A

Two

24
Q

How many fibrous (Amphiarthrosis) Syndesmosis joint surfaces are on a typical lumbar?

A

Four

25
Q

What muscles may attach to the first lumbar vertebral body?

A

Psoas major and Psoas minor

26
Q

What muscle(s) may attach from the second down to the fourth lumbar vertebral body?

A

Psoas major

27
Q

Psoas minor will only attach to the vertebral body of which segments?

A

T12, L1

28
Q

What is the name given to ligaments that attach the vertebral body to articular process?

A

Transforaminal foramen

29
Q

What ligaments attach the vertebral body to the transverse process?

A

Corporotransverse ligaments

30
Q

What corporotransverse ligaments are identified?

A

Superior corporotransverse and inferior corporotransverse

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