Ch 25 The Spine Flashcards
C1
atlas
C2
axis
C3-7
flexion, extension, rotation
cervical
anterior
thoracic
posterior. rotation
lumbar
anterior. Major support of body. rotation, extension, flexion
sacrum
posterior
coccyx
anterior
invertebral discs
between each vertebral body. Annulus fibrosus: surrounding strong fibrous tissue. Nucleus pulposus: semi-fluid center, shock absorber.
anterior longitudinal lig
runs full length of spinal cord. limits extension
posterior longitudinal lig
runs full length of spinal cord, limits flexion
interspinous lig
between spinous processes, limits rotation
supraspinous
length of spinous processes
deep muscles
between vertebrae, stabilization of vertebrae, rotation
superficial muscles
vertebrae to the ribs. runs the length of the spinal column, and helps to maintain posture, extension.
Spinal cord
runs through vertebral foramen (behind vertebral body, in front of spinous processes
nerve roots
branch out from spinal cord between each of the vertebrae, becoming the peripheral nerves
spine movement allows
extension, flexion, rotation and lateral rotation
most motion occurs in
cervical and lumbar spine
cervical strengthening
resist excessive forces