Cervical Spine

Question 1

Name the C1 and its movement

Answer 1

Atlas - Flexion/Extension with some lateral flexion

Question 2

Name C2 and its movement

Answer 2

Axis - Rotation

Question 3

Intervertebral Disc anatomy

Answer 3

Annulus Fibrosus - outside “dough”

Nucleus Pulposus - inside “jelly”

Question 4

Anterior Longitudinal ligament limits what movement?

Answer 4

Limits Extension

Question 5

Posterior longitudinal ligament limits what movement?

Answer 5

Limits flexion

Question 6

Ligamentum nuchae limits what movement?

Answer 6

Limits flexion

Question 7

Interspinous ligament limits what movement?

Answer 7

Limits flexion and rotation

Question 8

Ligamentum flavum limits what movement?

Answer 8

Limits flexion and rotation

Question 9

Cervical Plexus consists of which nerve roots?

Answer 9

C1 - C4 nerve roots

Question 10

Brachial Plexus consists of which nerve roots

Answer 10

C5-C8 and T1 nerve roots

Question 11

A convergent pathway is defined as?

Answer 11

two nerves combine to form one

Question 12

A divergent pathway can be defined as?

Answer 12

One nerve splits to form two individual nerves

Question 13

The Trapezius is responsible for what movement on the C-spine?

Answer 13

Extension and rotation of c-spine and skull

Question 14

The Levator Scapulae is responsible for what movement on the C-spine

Answer 14

Extension

Question 15

The Sternocleidomastoid is responsible for what movement on the C-spine?

Answer 15

Rotation and Lateral bending

Question 16

The Scalenes are responsible for what movement on the C-spine

Answer 16

Lateral bending

Question 17

Where is Erb’s point located?

Answer 17

3cm above clavicle in front of the transverse process of sixth cervival vertebrae

Question 18

Brachial Plexus injury is often referred to as?

Answer 18

A stinger or burner

Question 19

Common MOI of Brachial Plexus injury? (2)

Answer 19

Stretch Traction - head is forced laterally while opposite shoulder is depressed.
Pinch - side of lateral bending impinges nerve between vertebrae

Question 20

Majority cervical disc herniations involve which cervical discs?

Answer 20

C5-C6 or C6-C7

Question 21

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is caused by?

Answer 21

Pressure on the trunks and medial cord of the brachial plexus, subclavian artery, or subclavian vein

Question 22

Cervical Dislocations usually affect which cervical spines?

Answer 22

C4-C6 when the neck is forced into flexion and rotation

Question 23

Define Neurapraxia

Answer 23

Stretching of the spinal cord

Question 24

MOI for Transient Quadraplegia

Answer 24

Blows to the head that force cervical spine into hyperextension, hyperflexion, or an axial load.

Symptoms clear within 15mins to 48hrs

Question 25

Define Facet Syndrome

Answer 25

Chronic inflammation and degeneration of facet joints

Question 26

Osteophytes and Bone spurs cause what in the intervertebral foramen?

Answer 26

Narrowing/Spinal Stenosis

Question 27

How many Cervical vertebrae are in the spine?

Answer 27

7