Chapter 15 - Neck and Trunk Flashcards
Facet Joint
apophyseal joint, is the articulation between the superior articular process of the vertebra below with the inferior articular process of the vertebra
Atlantoocipital Joint
formed by the right and left occipital condyles articulation with the superior articular facets of the atlas (C1)
- flexion and extension (moving your head to indicate yes)
Atlantoaxial Joint
Articulation between the atlas (C1) and axis (C2)
- neck rotation (moving your head to indicate no)
Axial extension
head flexing and neck extending to “tuck chin”
- otherwise known as cervical protraction
Median atlantoaxial joint
consists of a synovial articulatio between the odontoid process (dens) of the axis and the anterior arch of the atlas anteriorly and the transverse ligament posteriorly
Lateral atlantoaxial joints
(2) between the articular processes of C1 and C2
Transverse ligament
runs from one side of the atlas to the other and divides the atlas into an anterior and posterior compartment
- crucial for keeping the dens from displacing posteriorly in the vertebral foramen and damaging the spinal cord
Intervertebral joint
weigh-bearing occurs anteriorly on the vertebra between vertebral bodies
- allow only slight degree of motion
Anterior longitudinal ligament
runs down the vertebral column on the anterior surface of the bodies and tends to prevent excessive hyperextension
- thin superiorly and thick inferiorly where it fuses to the sacrum
Posterior longitudinal ligament
runs along the vertebral bodies posteriorly, inside, and along the anterior border of the vertebral foramina
- prevents excessive flexion and acts as a barrier between the intervertebral disk and the spinal cord
Ligamentum flavum
creates the posterior border of the vertebral canal by connecting adjacent laminae anteriorly
- high elasticity allows it to effectively lengthen during movement of the nearby facet joints but can also assist the PLL in preventing excessive flexion
Supraspinal ligament
extends from the C7 distally to the sacrum attaching posteriorly along the tips of the spinous process
Interspinal ligament
runs between the succesive spinous processes
Ligamentum nuchae
very thick, takes the place of the supraspinal and interspinal ligaments in the cervical region
Sternocleidomastiod origin
sternum and clavicle
Sternocleidomastiod insertion
mastiod process
Sternocleidomastoid action - bilaterally
flexes neck, hyperextends head
Sternocleidomastoid action - unilaterally
laterally bends the neck; rotates the face to the opposite side
Scalene origin
transverse processes of the cervical vertebrae
Scalene insertion
first and second ribs
Scalene action - bilaterally
assists in neck flexion
Scalene action - unilaterally
neck lateral bending
Longus colli origin - upper part
transverse processes of C3-C5
Longus colli origin - middle part
bodes of C5-T3
Longus colli origin - lower part
bodies of T1-T3
Longus colli insertion - upper part
anterior tubercle of C1
Longus colli insertion - middle part
bodies of C2-C6
Longus colli insertion - lower part
transverse processes of C5-6
Longus colli action
flexes neck, assists in lateral bending
Longus capitis origin
transverse processes of C3-6
Longus capitis insertion
occipital bone
Rectus capitis anterior origin
Atlas (C1)
Longus capitis action
flexes head and upper neck
Rectus capitis anterior insertion
occipital bone
Rectus capitis anterior action
flexes head, stabilixes AO joint
Rectus capitis lateralis origin
transverse process of atlas
Rectus capitis lateralis insertion
occipital bone
Rectus capitis lateralis action
laterally bends head, stabilizes AO joint
Splenius capitis origin
lower half of nuchal ligament; spinous processes of C7-T3
Splenius capitis insertion
lateral occipital bone; mastoid process