Cervical vertebrae

Question 1

Name of cavity in each transverse process

Answer 1

Foramen transversarium

Question 2

Function of foramen transversarium

Answer 2

Transmits vertebral artery and vein in C1-6

Transmits accessory vertebral vein in C7

Question 3

Shape of cervical vertebral foramen

Answer 3

Large

Triangular

Question 4

Shape of cervical vertebral body

Answer 4

Small

Broad from side to side

Question 5

What direction do the superior articular facets face

Answer 5

Upwards and backwards

Question 6

What direction do the inferior articular facets face

Answer 6

Downwards and forwards

Question 7

Names of C1, C2 and C7

Answer 7

Atlas - C1
Axis - C2
Vertebra prominens - C7

Question 8

Articulations of atlas

Answer 8

Superior - occipit of skull (Atlanto-occipital joint)

Inferior - axis (Atlanto-axial joint)

Question 9

Spinous processes of cervical vertebrae

Answer 9

All but C7 have a bifid spinous process

Question 10

Differences between atlas and other cervical vertebrae

Answer 10

Atlas:
Wider
No vertebral body
No spinous process 
Thicker vertebral arch

Question 11

Features of axis

Answer 11

Dens/odontoid process
Nigged lateral mass
Large spinous process

Question 12

Strongest cervical vertebra

Answer 12

Axis

Question 13

What forms the pivot joint with the atlas

What does this prevent

Answer 13

Dens of atlas
Transverse ligament

Prevents horizontal displacement of atlas

Question 14

Which cervical vertebra has the longest spinous process

Answer 14

C7

Question 15

What movement does the atlanto-occipital joint allow for

Answer 15

Flexion and extension

Nodding

Question 16

What movement does the atlanto-axial joint allow for

Answer 16

Lateral rotation

Shaking head