Cervical Spine Bones

Question 1

Primary function of the Cx

Answer 1

Mobility
Support
Protection of the spinal canal & neural structures

Question 2

What is the Cx made up of

Answer 2

7 vertebrae
6 intervertebral discs
8 pairs of exiting nerve roots

Question 3

What is the curve in the Cx

Answer 3

Cervical lordosis (C0-C7)
Average 40 degrees

Question 4

What movement happens at the occiput C0-C1

Answer 4

50% of flexion-extension

Question 5

What movement happens at C1-2

Answer 5

50% of rotation

Question 6

What are the typical Cx vertebra

Answer 6

C3-6

Question 7

Describe the typical Cx vertebrae

Answer 7

Vertebral body
Transverse process
Articular process
Spinous process (bifid)
Vertebral foramen
Transverse foramen
Anterior/posterior tubercles
Pedicles
Lámina

Question 8

What are the uncovertebral joints also called

Answer 8

Joints of Hubert von Luschka

Question 9

What are the A typical Cx vertebra

Answer 9

C1
C2
C7

Question 10

Explain the structure of C1

Answer 10

Ring shaped
2 lateral masses
Biconcave superior articular surface
Anterior arch (articular facet for odontoid)
Posterior arch (posterior tubercle)
Inferior articular surface
Transverse foramen x2
Transverse process

Question 11

Describe the structure of C2

Answer 11

Odontoid peg
2 lateral articular facets
Transverse processes & foramen x2
Lámina (narrow)
Bifid spinous process