cervical 1

Question 1

the CS has more muscles & is most mobile region of the VB, so its job is to maintain ____ while still allowing for a great deal of ___

Answer 1

head posture

mobility

Question 2

cervical curve is considered ___ distinct of the spinal curve, and is considered a ___ curve

Answer 2

least

secondary (compensatory)

Question 3

• three bones making up the UCS, the most complex region of the spine, and their articulations
• are anatomically and kinematically unique, lack IVD at both

Answer 3

occiput-atlas-axis
atalnto-occipital
atlanto-axial

Question 4

combined theta X
one sided theta Z
one sized theta Y
movements are all found at which joints

Answer 4

atlanto-occipital

atlanto-axial

Question 5

transverse lig of the atlas
alar ligs
PLL
post atlanto-occ memb
ant atlanto-occ memb
ligamentum nuchae
apical lig
-are all:

Answer 5

stabilizing ligaments (UC)

Question 6

the superior atricular process on the lateral masses of atlas are ___ and face slightly ___

Answer 6

concave

medial

Question 7

the anat struct at C0/C1 is ____ on both planes, with the LM of C1 like a peanut, allowing for little ____

Answer 7

cuplike

rotation

Question 8

motion of occiput-atlas (occip glide) is ____ on the ___ axis

Answer 8

rotation (PS/AS)

theta X

Question 9

with X AXIS rot of occ-C1, ___ is limited by post neck musc tension and ___ is limited by subocc musc compression against the occiput

Answer 9

flexion

extension

Question 10

Y AXIS rot of occ-C1 has a range of - degrees to EACH SIDE, but axial rotation is limited by __ __ tension

Answer 10

4-8

alar ligament

Question 11

Y AXIS rot of occ-C1 has a range of - degrees to EACH SIDE, but axial rotation is limited by __ __ tension

Answer 11

4-8

alar ligament

Question 12

Z AXIS rot of occ-C1 is not possible under _____ conditions, but can be induced so one condyle elevates out of its socket while other pivots in ____

Answer 12

physiological

cadavers

Question 13

• Z AXIS rot of occ-C1 is limited by __ lig attachments, but some does occur w/ some coupled ____ in the opposite direction
• rot of chin AWAY from lat flex side

Answer 13

alar

rotation

Question 14

C1 INF articular process is flat or slightly concave, faces slightly ___, and has a ___ articulation with C2 bc of cartilage config

Answer 14

medial

biconvex

Question 15

X AXIS rot C1/C2 biconvexity combined theta X = ___ degrees

-greater curve in dens = greater theta x

Answer 15

20

Question 16

• there is a LOT of Y AXIS rot C1/C2, ___ degrees +/- 5.5, but alar lig can restrain
• accounts for __% of neck rot

Answer 16

43

50

Question 17

with Y AXIS rot of C1/C2, the bigger lat mass indicates rotational ____ on that side

Answer 17

anteriority

Question 18

• tissues that fill the spaces bt cartilages ant & post that serve to keep a film of synovial fluid applied to those surfaces of the articular cartilages that don’t contact e/o
• displaced w/ Y AXIS rot, return passively

Answer 18

intra-articular meniscoids

Question 19

theta Y movement in C1/C2 is coupled with ____

Answer 19

y translation

Question 20

in C1/C2 there is little _ axis translation, and _ axis translation is controversial, according to panjabi and white it is only “apparent”

Answer 20

Z

X

Question 21

in C1/C2 there is little _ axis translation, and _ axis translation is controversial, according to panjabi and white it is only “apparent”

Answer 21

Z

X

Question 22

• as the head is lat flex to one side, the ___ artic proc takes on a greater load, while the C@ inf artic surface slopes ____
• rotation of SP of C2 TOWARD the convexity of lat bend

Answer 22

ipsilateral

inferiorly

Question 23

• as the head is lat flex to one side, the ___ artic proc takes on a greater load, while the C@ inf artic surface slopes ____
• rotation of SP of C2 TOWARD the convexity of lat bend

Answer 23

ipsilateral

inferiorly

Question 24

in lateral bending coupled with axial rotation, the ___ moves to the ___ side

Answer 24

spinous

contralateral

Question 25

• area of greatest cervical flexion/extension (combined +/- x axis)
• THETA X

Answer 25

C4-C5

C5-C6

Question 26

• area of greatest cervical axial (one sided y axis) rotation
• THETA Y

Answer 26

C3-4
C4-5
C5-6

Question 27

• area of greatest cervical lateral bending (one sided Z axis rot)
• THETA Z

Answer 27

C2-3
C3-4
C4-5

Question 28

two movements that are not natural or pure movements of the cs, so they are always coupled

Answer 28

axial rotation (longitudinal)
lateral rotation (sagittal)