Atlas-cervical spine Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior arch has the anterior tubercle, which attaches to the anterior longitudinal ligament and the _________ muscle.
pg. 8 Grant’s
A
longus colli
2
Q
The superior articular facets articulate with the _________.
A
occipital condyles
3
Q
The inferior articular facet articulates with the ___________
A
axis
4
Q
The posterior arch of the atlas has the groove for the vertebral artery, which houses the _________.
pg. 12
A
vertebral artery and vein and **suboccipital nerve
5
Q
Posterior tubercle
A
ligamentum nuchae and **rectus capitis posterior minor muscle attach here.
6
Q
What muscles attach to the transverse process of the atlas?
A
levator scapulae, obliquis capitis inferior, and obliquis capitis superior
7
Q
Transverse foramen
A
transmits the vertebral artery and vein
