Bones-3 Vertebrae, Ribs, Shoulder

Question 1

What are 2 unique anatomical features of C1(atlas)?

Answer 1

1. It has no body 2. HUGE vertebral foramen (large brain stem!

Question 2

What head motions do C1(atlas) & C2 (axis) allow?

Answer 2

C1(atlas)=Nodding Yes C2(axis)=shaking No

Question 3

What are 2 unique anatomical features of C2 (axis)?

Answer 3

1.The Dens (Odontoid) 2. No Disc(very small body)

Question 4

How will they Xray the Dens of C2(axis)?

Answer 4

Through the open mouth

Question 5

What is the main fear of going to the chiropractor to have the neck manipulated?

Answer 5

Damage to the Vertebral Artery in the Transverse Foramen

Question 6

What holds the Dens of C2(axis) in place and allows the No head motion?

Answer 6

Transverse Ligament of C1(atlas)

Question 7

What is the official name for the joint between C1(atlas) and the Cranium?

Answer 7

Atlanto-Occipital Joint

Question 8

What is the official name for the joint between C1(atlas) and C2(axis)?

Answer 8

AtlantoAxial Joint

Question 9

What is unique to the spinous processes from C2-C6?

Answer 9

It is BiFid or BiForked

Question 10

What is the most distinguishing spinous process in the cervical region?

Answer 10

C7’s Vertebra Prominens–especially long

Question 11

What is unique about the intervertebral foramen on C7?

Answer 11

C7 has intervertebral foramen BUT does NOT use them…WTF?!

Question 12

Which Thoracic Vertebra articulate with Ribs?

Answer 12

T1-10 (11,12=Floaters)

Question 13

How many fused vertebrae are in the sacrum & Coccyx

Answer 13

Sacrum: 5 Coccyx:4

Question 14

How do you fix a broken coccyx?

Answer 14

Rectal Exam

Question 15

Besides the thoracic organs, what 3 organs does the rib cage protect?

Answer 15

Liver, Spleen, Kidney

Question 16

What are the three parts to the Sternum?

Answer 16

1.Man-U-Bri-UM 2. Body 3. “ZEYE-FOID” Xiphoid

Question 17

Where is the jugular notch? Why would a Dr. on a plane need to know this?

Answer 17

Superior part of the Sternum. So you can perform a tracheotomy on a choking passenger in the air. :)

Question 18

Which is the most significant part of the Rib because of the neuromuscular bundle?

Answer 18

The COSTAL GROOVE (on INFERIOR portion of rib)

Question 19

What is the result of breaking two or more ribs in two spots?

Answer 19

FLAIL CHEST

Question 20

Categorize the three types of ribs and how many are in each category.

Answer 20

True: ribs 1-7 False: ribs 8-12 (floating: ribs 11-12)

Question 21

Which organ is protected by the floating ribs?

Answer 21

Spleen!

Question 22

What is the most frequently fractured bone in the body?

Answer 22

The clavicle!

Question 23

Which anatomical aspect is most important for the clavicle?

Answer 23

The ACROMal End (flat)

Question 24

What is the POINT of the Shoulder?

Answer 24

The CORACOID PROCESS of the Scapula. The Coracoid is shaped like a bent finger That’s POINTING at you if looking anteriorly :)

Question 25

Which joint experiences the very common “football” shoulder separation?

Answer 25

The AC joint. ACROMIAL (Scapula) CLAVICULAR (Clavicle) Joint.

Question 26

What is the shallow socket that articulates the scapula with the head of the humerus?

Answer 26

Glenoid Cavity