Cervical Flashcards
1
Q
How to describe the spinous processes of cervical spine
A
Bifid
2
Q
Name of C1
A
Atlas
3
Q
Name of C2
A
Axis
4
Q
Name of C7
A
Vertebra Prominens
5
Q
Where does majority of rotation at cervical region occur
A
C1-C2
6
Q
Where does majority of flexion/extension of cervical region occur
A
C0-C1
7
Q
What are the atypical vertebrae of Cervical region?
A
C1,C2,C7
8
Q
Name and classify the joint between the occipital bone and C1?
A
Atlanto-occipital joint
Synovial Ellipsoid
9
Q
Name two joint(s) between C1&C2
A
Atlanto-Axial joint
Median joint
Lateral joint
10
Q
Classify the median atlanto-axial
A
Synovial Pivot joint
11
Q
Classify the lateral Atlanto-axial joint
A
Synovial plane joint
12
Q
Purpose of the transverse foramen?
A
Passage of the vertebral arteries
