5 (C) vertebrae Flashcards
AT what level does the spinal cord end?
L1-L2
What is the name of the end of the spinal cord?
Conus Medullaris
Vertebrae - vertebrae are held together by what joints?
Facet Joints
The pedicles of the vertebrae attach what?
Transverse process to body of vertebrae
The laminae of the vertebrae attach what
transverse process to spinous process
C1 articulates with what part of the skull
occiput
What does the joint of C1 - Occiput allow?
Allows us to nod
What type of joint is present between C1 - C2
Pivot Joint
What is present on C7 which makes it a landmark (name)
Long spinous process —> Vertebrae Prominens
What does the atlas NOT have (2)
vertebral body + Spinous process
Does C2 have a vertebral body?
No
What part of C2 allows the pivot joint of c1 + c2 to occur?
Dens
What type of joint is the Pivot join in C1 - C2
Synovial –> RA
Vertebral artery + vein pass through what parts of the vertebrae?
At what level does it not pass through this foramina
Transverse Foramina
C7
Name of the Fracture of the Atlas caused by high axial loading?
Jeffersons Fracture
Fracture of the dens is typically caused by what/
Hyperextension // Hyperflexion
The superior demifacet found on thoracic vertebrae is equal to what in terms of rib
Corresponding rib
What thoracic vertebrae are common fracture places
T11 / T12
What does the spinous process look like on a lumbar vertebrae?
Short // Stumpy
Anterior Sacral Foramina is important for what?
Exit of spinal nerves
The Wings of the pelvis are called what?
Ala
Which vertebrae are the most flexible?
C + L
What movement is only possible at thoracic vertebrae?
Rotation
What is the chief extensor of the intrinsic muscle of the bacl?
Erector Spinae
What are the 3 muscles of the erector spinae
Longissimus Muscle
Iliocostalis Muscle
Spinalis Musclle
What is the deepest muscle layer of the back?
Dus
Thicker vertebrae = ?
More flexibility
What are the two key structures in the vertebrae disk?
What is the inner one?
Annulus fibrosus
Nucleolus Pulposus (inner)
What happens to disk over time?
dehydrate = Stiffer
What are the 2 most common slipped disks / herniation areas
L4 / L5
L5 / S1
What syndrome can arise from slipped disk
Cauda Equina
Posterior Longitudinal Ligament resists what (2)?
Hyperflexion
Posterior Herniation