C-Spine Joints and Ligaments (Quiz 3)

Question 1

Articulation of two vertebrae with no Intervertebral Disks

Answer 1

Craniovertbral Joints

Question 2

Condyloid Joint

Where the Superior Articular Facets on the lateral masses of C1 articulate w/ the occipital condyles of the Skull

Answer 2

Atlanto-Occipital Joint

Question 3

Movements of the Atlanto-Occipital Joint

Answer 3

Flexion of the head on the neck

Extension of the head on the neck

(Nodding action/Bobble Head)

Question 4

A membrane that acts like a ligament

Supports the Atlanto-Occipital joint and prevents excessive flexion/extension of head on the neck

Answer 4

Anterior and Posterior Atlanto-Occipital Membrane

Question 5

Pivot Joint

The Articulation of C1 and C2

The Articular facet of C1 articulates with the Dens of C2

Answer 5

Atlanto-Axial Joint

Question 6

Movement of the Atlanto-Axial Joint

Answer 6

Rotation

(C1 rotates around the Dens of C2)

Question 7

Ligament that holds the Dens of C2 against the anterior arch of C1

Answer 7

Transverse Ligament of the Atlas

(Part of the Cruciate Ligament)

Question 8

Ligament (band like) that travels from the transverse ligament to the Occipital bone (superiorly) and to the Body of C2 (inferiorly)

Answer 8

Cruciate Ligament (of the upper C-Spine)

(makes a cross with the Transverse ligament of the Atlas)

Question 9

Ligament that travels from the Dens to the lateral margins of the foramen magnum (hole in the base of the skull)

Prevents excessive Rotation

Answer 9

Alar Ligament

Question 10

Ligament that travels from the Dens to the Anterior margin of the Foramen Magnum

Answer 10

Apical Ligament