Cervical Spine Joints

Question 1

Name the joint between C0 and C1

Answer 1

Atlanto-occipital joint

Question 2

Classify the atlanto-occipital joints

Answer 2

Synovial ellipsoid

Question 3

Wha are the articular surfaces of the atlanto-occipital joints

Answer 3

C0 - occipital condyles (convex)
C1 - superior articular facet on the atlas (concave)

Question 4

Name the joint between C1 & C2

Answer 4

Atlanto - axial joint

Question 5

What 2 joints is the atlanto-axial joint split into

Answer 5

Median joint
Lateral joint

Question 6

What clinical relevance is there regarding the atlanto-axial joint

Answer 6

Atlanto-axial instability can occur due to traumatic, congenital or inflammatory disorders

Question 7

Classify the median atlanto-axial joint

Answer 7

Synovial pivot joint

Question 8

What are the articular surfaces of the median atlanto-axial joint

Answer 8

Convex rectangular facet on the front of the dens
Concave facet inner aspect of anterior arch of the atlas
Post surface of the dens articulates with the transverse ligament

Question 9

Classify the lateral atlanto-axial joint

Answer 9

Synovial plane joint

Question 10

What are the articular surfaces of the lateral atlanto-axial joint

Answer 10

2 concave inferior facets of the atlas articulate with the 2 convex superior facets of the axis

Question 11

How are the articular pillars structured in the Cx

Answer 11

Slopped from anterior to posterior
Form the facet joint