Cervical spine Flashcards
1
Q
C6 spinal nerve exits between?
A
C5-C6
NERVE ABOVE
8 TOTAL
2
Q
CERVICAL MYOTOMES C5 C6 C7 C8
A
C5- DELTOID AND BICEPS
C6- WRIST EXTENSORS
C7-TRICEPS
C8-T1-INTEROSSEI
3
Q
Symptoms of cervicals strain
A
Neck pain. No radiation to extremities.
Pain with ROM.
4
Q
Most common cervical level for cervical radiulopathy
A
c7
5
Q
Most likely cervica fracture that will result from diving in shallow water?
A
C1 burst fracture
Normally no neuro deficit
6
Q
When is C1 burst fracture considered unstable?
A
> 7 mm displacement
7
Q
What is Clay Shovelers Fracture
A
C7
stable
8
Q
Contraindications Klippel Feil syndrome
A
Restrict if Type 2( non adjacent) or Type 3 (adjacent above c3)
