2] Cervical Spine Flashcards
Anterior Atlanta-occipital and atlantoaxial ligs limit ?
Extension
AAo and AA lig are a continuum of what lig?
ALL
Tectorial lig is a continuum of?
PLL
Tectorial lig limits ?
Forward flexion
What parts are considered the upper Spine?
C1 and C2
Atlas is ?
C1
Axis is?
C2
What’s considered the lower cervical spine?
C3-C7
Prevents anterior displacement of C1 n C2
Transverse lig
Decrease integrity with RA and Down syndrome
Transverse lig
Alar lig is tight with?
Flexion
What does alar lig limit?
Bilateral rotation and contralateral flexion
Disc in cervical is thick ?
Anteriorly
Joints of Lusckha are found where?
Cervical spine
4 functions of Joint of Luschka
1] limits lateral flexion
2] restricts posterior translation
3] strengthens disc in posterior lateral direction
4] provides stability
What does the uncovertebral cleft do?
Increases ROM
What in disc is not really stressed with flexion/rotation in cervical ?
Annulus
Herniations in disc are caused by damage to the ?
PLL
Lower cervical region has what kind of joint capsule?
Loose
Zygo joints in lower cervical are oriented ?
45 degrees from the horizontal