Back Ligaments and Muscles Flashcards
What joints in the vertebrae are cartilaginous
intervertebral symphysis, lumbosacral symphysis, sacrococcygeal joint
What joints in the vertebrae are synovial
atlantoaxial (C1-C2) and zygapophyseal (vertebral facets)
Structure
Annulus fibrosis
Structure
Nucleus pulposus
What is the function of the intervertebral disc
Allows movement of the vertebral column, holds the column together, prevents friction, absorbs shock
What tissue are the intervertebral discs made of
Collagen and elastin fibers
What is happening to the annulus fibrosis and nucleus pulposus when there is a herniated disc
The gel from the nucleus pulposus is pressed into the weakened annulus fibrosis, which is then pressed outward into the nerve or spinal column, causing pain/tingling/numbness to the affected innervation
What is the function of the anterior longitudinal ligament of the vertebral column
Prevent hyperextension of the spine
What is the function of the posterior longitudinal ligament of the vertebral column
Prevent hyperflexion and posterior herniation
What is the function of the ligamentum flavum of the vertebral column
Prevent separation of the laminae during flexion, aids in extension
What is the function of the interspinous ligament of the vertebral column
Supports ligamentum flavum and supraspinous ligaments
What is the function of the supraspinous ligament of the vertebral column
Prevents separation of the spinous processes and hyperflexion
What is the function of the nuchal ligament of the vertebral column
Supports head, resist flexion, restore head to anatomical position, attachment point for posterior neck and shoulder muscles
Ligament
Anterior longitudinal ligament
Ligament
Ligamentum flavum
Ligament
Supraspinous ligament
Ligament
Interspinous ligaments
Ligament
Posterior longitudinal ligament
Muscles in the spinotransversales group
Splenius capitis
Splenius cervicis