C-Spine Review Flashcards
Joint between dens of C2 &; anterior arch of C1?
Synovial & plane(gliding)
Pathologies that are visible during tspine procedure.
Compression fractures, subluxation, or kyphosis
What is kyphosis?
Exaggerated thoracic curvature (humpback)
Increased convexity
What is lordosis?
Exaggerated lumbar curvature (swayback)
Increased concavity.
Joint type and movement of the skull&C1.
Synovial & ellisoidial/condyloid
Physical characteristic that differs c-spine from the rest of the spines?
They have double pointed bifid spinous process tips, the 3 foramina (2transverse foramina and vertebral foramina) , and overlapping vertebral bodies.
Another name for C1?
The Atlas
Another name for C2?
The Axis
Which c-spine vertebrae has an extra long and more horizontal spinous process that can be palpated at the base of the neck? And what is it called?
C7 is palpateable due to its long spinous process. Also known as vertebra prominens.
The column of bone between the superior and inferiors of the articulating processes of the c-spine is known as?
The articular pillar of the c-spine
Which view will visualize the z-joints of the c-spine?
The z-joints are located at right angles to the midsagital plane and thus are visualize only in a TRUE LATERAL position.
Which view will visualize the z-joints of C1-C2?
Can only see the atlantoaxial joint with an AP open mouth projection.
How to view the intervertebral foramina of the c-spine?
45degrees oblique with a 15degrees cephalad angle.
The Dens, also known as the Odontoid process is located on which c-spine?
Den is located on C2, the axis.
True or false:
The dens on the axis acts as a pivot for the rotation of the head that primarily occurs b/w C1 and C2.
True.
