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Cervical Spine Flashcards

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Action of Longus Colli

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flexion and rotation

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Action of Splenius Capitis

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Unilateral contraction producing ipsilateral rotation and Bilateral Extension of the head

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Action of Rectus Capitis Anterior and Lateralis

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Lateralis- Unilateral contraction producing Ipsilateral side flexion
Anterior- Bilateral Flexion of the Head

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Origin of Upper Trapezius

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  • External Occipital protuberance
  • Superior Nuchal line
  • Nuchal Ligament
  • SP of C7 Vertebrae
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Insertion of Upper Trapezius

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  • Post Lat 1/3 of Clavicle

- Acromion of scapula

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Action of Upper Trapezius

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-Bilateral extension of the Head and Neck
-Unilateral contraction resulting in Ipsilateral side flexion of the Head and Neck
As well as Elevation, retraction and rotation of the shoulder

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Origin of Scalene

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Anterior- Transverse processes C3-C6
Medius- Transverse processes of C2-C7
Posterior- Transverse processes of C4-C6

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Origin of Scalene

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Anterior- Transverse processes C3-C6
Medius- Transverse processes of C2-C7
Posterior- Transverse processes of C4-C6

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Action of Longus Colli

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Bilaterally Extends and unilaterally side flexes the neck at cervical vertebral joints

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Action of Longissimus Colli

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Bilaterally Extends and unilaterally side flexes the neck at cervical vertebral joints

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Action of Longissimus Capitis

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Bilateral extension , unilateral contraction producing ipsilateral rotation and side flexion of the head.

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Origin of Sternocleidomastoid

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Sternal Head- Anterior surface of manubrium of sternum

Clavicular Head- Med 1/3 of clavicle

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Insertion of Sternocleidomastoid

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Sternal Head and Clavicular Head - Mastoid process , Superior nuchal line

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Action of Sternocleidomastoid

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Bilateral Flexion, Unilaterally contraction resulting in ipsilateral side flexion and rotation.

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Origin of Levator Scapulae

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  • Transverse processes of C1-C2

- Posterior tubercles of C3 - C4

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Insertion of Levator Scapulae

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  • Superior Angle of Scapula

- Medial border of Scapular superior to spine of scapula

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Action of Levator Scapulae

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  • Bilateral extension of the neck

- Unilateral contraction resulting in ipsilateral side flexion.

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Brief overview of Semispinalis Capitis

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  • Bilateral extension of the head
  • Ipsilateral rotation of the head
  • O - Articular process C4-C7 , TP T1-T6
  • I - Between superior and inferior nuchal lines of occipital bone.
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Brief overview of Semispinalis Colli

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  • Bilateral extension of the neck
  • Ipsilateral rotation of the neck
  • O - TP of T1-6
  • I- SP of C2-C5
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Give the overall function of the Cervical Spine

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  • Mobility
  • Support
  • Protection of spinal canal and neural structures.
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Give the Overall structure of the Cervical Spine

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  • 7 Vertebrae
  • 6 Intervertebral discs
  • Lordosis - 40 degrees
  • 8 pairs of nerve roots
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22
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Give some fundamental features of movement in the Cervical Spine

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  • 50% of flexion occurring at the Occiput c0-c1

- 50% of rotation occurring at C1-C2 , + side flex and extension

23
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What are the specific joints of the cervical spine called and state their significance

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  • Joints of Luschka

- Stability and protection surrounding structures at risk of disc herniation

24
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Give the features of a typical cervical vertebrae

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  • C3- C6

- Bifid spinous process

25
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Give the features of Atypical vertebrae C1 ( Atlas)

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  • No vertebral body or spinous process
  • Ring shaped
  • 2 Lat Masses
  • 2 Foramen
  • Biconcave superior articular surface
  • Ant and Post arch - articular facet for Odontoid Peg
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Give the features of Atypical Vertebrae C2 ( Axis)

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  • Odontoid Peg ( Dens)
  • Bifid Spinous process
  • X2 narrow lamina
  • X2 Transverse process
  • X2 Foramen
  • X2 Lateral articular surfaces
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Give the features of Atypical Vertebrae C7 ( Prominens) Vertebrae

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  • Long palpable Spinous Process - non bifid
  • 2x Foramen
  • Large Vertebral body
  • Facets becoming gradually more vertical into the thoracic spine
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Give the features of the AtlantoOccipital Joint.

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  • Occipital condyles (Convex)

- Superior articular facet on the atlas ( Concave)

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Give the features of the Median Atlanto- Axial Joint

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  • Synovial joint
  • Convex rectangular facet on the facet of Dens
  • Concave facet inner aspect of Anterior arch of the atlas.
  • Posterior surface of the Dens articulates with the Transverse ligament.
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Give the features of the Lateral Atlanto - Axial Joint

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  • Plane Synovial Joint

- Two Concave facets of the atlas articulate with the two convex facts of the Axis.

31
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Give the key features of Ligamentum Nuchae

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  • Continuation of Supraspinous Ligament
  • From SP C7 - Occipital protuberance
  • Deep - Post tubercle of Atlas
32
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Give the Location of the Aypical Ligament

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Apex of the Dens to the anterior edge of the foramen Magnum

- Limits flexion , stabilising odontoid peg

33
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Give the Location of the Tectorial Membrane

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  • Continuation of PLL
  • Extends the Post aspect of Dens to the Occipital bone within the anterior edge of the foramen magnum
  • Limiting flexion and rotation
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Give the Location of the Transverse Ligament

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  • Anterior to Dens
  • Post to spinal cord
  • Prevention of anterior displacement of the atlas on axis
  • Holds Dens and Atlas close
35
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Give the Location of the Alar Ligament

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  • Lateral side of Dens to medial aspect of Occiput
    -Relaxed in extension - taught in flexion
    Prevents distraction C1 om C2
  • Limits flexion, rotation and side flex
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Give the Location of the Posterior Atlanto-Axial Membrane

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  • Continuation of Ligamentum Flavum

- Connects to Lamina of C1 - C2

37
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Give the Location of the Anterior Atlanto-Occipital Membrane

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  • Continuation of ALL

- Attaches anterior to Dens and Anterior aspect of Atlas

38
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Give the Arterial Supply of the Cervical Spine

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Vertebral Artery , connected to the Circle of Willis via the Basilar Artery

39
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Give the Ranges of movement in the Cervical Spine

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Flexion = 70-80 degrees
Extension=60 degrees
Side Flexion= 45 degrees
Rotation=90 degrees

40
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Write out the bony points you would feature in your OSCE ( all three spinal regions)

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  • Atypical Vertebrae
  • Transverse process C1
  • Mastoid Process
  • Occipital Protuberance
  • Nuchal line
  • Angle of Mandible
  • Bifid Spinous Process
  • Occipital Condyles
  • Articular Pillar
  • Foramen Magnum
41
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Give the Accessory movements you would include in your OSCE

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  • Central PA
  • Unilateral PA
  • Transverse Glide
42
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State a Joint line you would mark in your OSCE

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  • Temporovestibular joint
43
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State the Additional Ligaments present in the Lower Cervical Spine

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  • ALL
  • PLL
  • Ligamentum Flavum
  • `Inter-transverse Ligaments
  • Interspinous ligaments
  • Ligamentum Nuchae
  • Supraspinous Ligament
44
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Give the Boundaries of the Anterior Triangle of the Neck

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  • Lower border of the Mandible
  • Sternocleidomastoid
  • Anterior Midline of the Neck
45
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Give the contents of the Anterior Triangle of the Neck

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  • Carotids
  • Cranial and Cervical nerves
  • Muscles - Supra and Infra-hyoid
46
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Give the Boundaries of the Posterior Triangle of the Neck

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-Trapezius
-Sternocleidomastoid
-Middle third of the Clavicle
Apex = Superior Nuchal line

47
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Give the contents of the Posterior Triangle of the Neck

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  • Subclavian Artery and Jugular Vein
  • Spinal nerve (XI) and Cervical and Brachial Plexus
  • Scaleni , Levator Scap and Splenis Capitis
48
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Flexors of cervical spine

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  • sternocleidomastoid
  • longus colli and capitis
  • rectus capitis post min and major
  • obliques
  • anterior scalene
49
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Extensors of cervical spine

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  • levator scapulae
  • Splenius cervicis
  • upper traps
  • erector spinae
50
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Side flexion of cervical spine

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  • scalènes
  • levator scapulae
  • sternocleidomastoid
  • trapezius
  • erector spinae
51
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Rotators of cervical spine

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  • semispinalis cervicis
  • splenius cervicis and capitis
  • levator scapulae
  • sternocleidomastoid
52
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Protractors of cervical spine

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Lower c flexors 
- sternocleidomastoid 
- longus colli 
Upper c extensors 
- semispinalis + longissimus capitis 
- Splenius capitis 
- suboccipitals
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Retractors of cervical spine

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Lower c extensors 
- Splenius cervicis 
- semispinalis cervicis 
- longissimus cervicis 
Upper c flexors 
- longus and rectus capitis

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