Block 3 - Bone Osteology Flashcards
Primary or secondary curvature
primary
Primary or secondary curvature
Secondary
acts as a buttress to the weight of the head, relieving the stress of post. musculature
Cervical
formed by anterior & posterior arch
Atlas (C1)
Identify the type of vertebrae
Axis (C2)
Identify the type of vertebrae
Thoracic
vertebrae that mainly supports body weight
Lumbar
Identify the landmark & vertebrae
Vertebral arch - cervical
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Lamina - cervical
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Pedicle - cervicle
this landmark makes the cervical vertebrae easily recognizable from other regions
Transverse foramen - cervicle
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Vertebral body - cervical
used for muscle attachment
Bifid spinous process (not always bifid) - cervical
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Transverse process - atlas
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Posterior tubercle - atlas (C1)
muscular attachment for this vertebrae
Anterior tubercle - atlas (C1)
lateral margins of the upper surfaces of C3-C7 projection to form
Unicate processes - cervical
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Inferior articular processes - cervical
analogous to the superior articulating processes
Lateral masses - atlas (C1)
atypical projection that is the body of this vertebrae
Odontoid process (dens) - axis (C2)
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Anterior articular facet - axis (C2)
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Superior vertebral notch - thoracic
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Inferior vertebral notch - thoracic
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Superior articular process - thoracic