Cervical Spine

Question 1

The upper division of the cervical spine consists of what two vertebral bodies?

Answer 1

C1, and C2

the occiput is also included in the upper division

Question 2

The lower division of the cervical spine consists of what vertebral bodies?

Answer 2

C3 - C7

Question 3

T or F: the cancellous bone is the dense outer shell of the vertebra

Answer 3

False

Cortical = outer shell

Question 4

The atlanto-occipital joint contributes to what percentage of total neck flexion and extension?

Answer 4

50%

Question 5

Half of total rotation of the neck comes from what joint?

Answer 5

Atlanto-axial joint

Question 6

The roll of the superior component (CONCAVE rule) will glide in the ________ direction on the inferior component

The inferior component (CONVEX rule) will glide in the ______ direction of its roll

Answer 6

same

opposite

Question 7

What is the positioning of the patient while performing a distraction test?

Answer 7

Supine

Question 8

Maitland defines mobilization as passive movement that is performed with a _______ and a ______ in a manner in which the patient is unable to prevent the technique from being performed

Answer 8

rhythm

grade

Question 9

The upper limb tension test is designed to stress…

Answer 9

cervical spine nerve roots
brachial plexus
dura of the cervical spine