Craniovertebral joints:pharynx Flashcards
Position of Atlanto-occipital joints
Synovial joints between occipital condyles and facets (superior surfaces of atlas)
What joint is the “yes” movement at?
Atlanto-occipital joint
Composition of Atlanto-atlas joint?
3 synovial joints, one ligamentous articulation
What parts form the AA joint?
inferior articular facets of atlas, Superior articular facets of axis
Orientation of lateral AA joint facets
transverse
Parts articulating in the medial atlanto-axial joint
dens of axis (odontoid process) and anterior arch of atlas, transverse ligament of atlas
Number of joint cavities in the medial atlanto-axial joint
2
What joint is the “no” movement at?
Medial atlanto-axial joint
Continuation of anterior longitudinal ligament
Anterior atlanto-occipital membrane
Connects anterior arch of atlas and anterior margin of foramen magnum
anterior atlanto-occipital membrane
Posterior atlanto-occipital membrane
Same relative position as ligamentum flavum. Connects posterior arch of atlas/posterior margin of foramen magum. Inferior margin is perforated by vertebral artery
Continuation of posterior longitudinal ligament
Tectorial membrane
Covers the deeper cruciate, alar, and apical ligaments
Tectorial membrane
Cruiciate ligament
Strong transverse between lateral masses and anterior arch/dens (medial atlanto-axial joint). Weak vertical part (body of axis and anterior margin of foramen magnum)
Alar ligament
Lateral side of dens and margin of foramen occipital bone. Minimizes rotation
Apical ligament
Tip of dens and foramen magnum (weak connection)
Jefferson’s Fx
aka burst fx. Arches of atlas are fx and lateral masses displaced laterally. Excessive axial compression
Hangman’s Fx
Pedicals of axis. Hyperextension. 20% of all spinal Fx
Beginning and end of pharynx
Sphenoidal body to the esophagus (C6, inferior border of cricoid)
General composition of pharynx
Outer circular muscle, inner longitudinal muscle
Waldeye’s ring
Ring of lymphoid tissue that guards pharynx
Motor innervation of pharynx (primary)
vagus. (one motor comes from glossopharyngeal)
Sensory innvervation of pharynx
Maxillary, glossopharyngeal, vagus
Superior portion of superior constrictor
From the pterygoid hamulus/pterygomandibular raphe. Is continuous with the buccinator
Attachment of the superior constrictor
Anterior to pharyngeal tubercle, midline to the pharyngeal raphe
Where is the pharyngobasilar fascia?
The gap between the base of the skull (anterior/posterior attachments)
What passes thru the pharyngobasilar fasic?
Levator veli palatini, pharyngotympatic tuve, ascending palatine artery