Cervical spine Flashcards
1
Q
vertebral column consists of?
A
C1-7
T1-12
L1-5
Sacrum - 5 fused
Coccyx 3-5 fused
2
Q
what is the vertebral canal contain
A
spinal cord
3
Q
What does intervertebral foramina do?
A
transmission of spinal nerves and BV
4
Q
What does the odontoid process do (C2)
A
projects into the ring o the atlas to act as a pivot for rotational movement
5
Q
what does the posterior dorsal root do
A
brings communication to the brain for processing
6
Q
how do the C3-C7 vessels run?
A
vertically
7
Q
How do the C1 and C2 vessels traverse?
A
diagonally through the vertebral foramen
8
Q
What does the vagus nerve do
A
parasympathetic control of the heart lungs GI tract
9
Q
what does the anterior longitudinal ligament do
A
prevent hyperextension of the neck
10
Q
what does the transverse ligament do?
A
support C1 and C2
