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Exam 1 C-Spine Flashcards

1
Q

what ROM for the C-spine for flexion, extension, Lateral flex, and rotation

A

Flexion- 45
Extension- 45
Lateral Flex- 45
Rotation- 60

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2
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whats the difference between C1 and the rest of the C spinal processes

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C1 has no body and no spinous processes

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3
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what motion does the Atlanto-occiptital joint

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allows flexion and extension

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4
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what are the 3 articulations of the atlantoaxial joint

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  • dens with anterior arch of C1
  • left facet joint
  • right facet joint
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5
Q

what is the nucleus pulposus made of

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  • water
  • collagen
  • preteoglycon
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6
Q

how many cerivcal vertebrae are their

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7

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7
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how many pairs of cervical spinal nerves are their

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8

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8
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where does the spinal nerves exit

A

intervertebral foramen

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9
Q

where does the cervical plexus run from

A

C1-C4

innverate cervical region

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10
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where does the brachial plexus run from

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C5-T1

innervate upper extermity

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11
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what is the Myotome for C1

A

neck flex

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12
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what is the Myotome for C2

A

neck flex

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13
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what is the Myotome for C3

A

neck lateral flex

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14
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what is the Myotome for C4

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scapular elevation

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15
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what is the Myotome for C5

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shoulder abduction

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16
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what is the Myotome for C6

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elbow flex and wrist ext

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17
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what is the Myotome for C7

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elbow ext and wrist flex

18
Q

what is the Myotome for C8

A

unlar devation

19
Q

what is the Myotome for T1

A

finger add, abd, grip

20
Q

what are the 5 vascular structures

A
  • Aorta
  • Carotid arteries
  • Brachiocephalic trunk
  • Subclavian artery
  • Axillary artery
21
Q

what are the three types of disc pathology

A
  • disc derangement
  • disc herniation
  • degenerative disc disease
22
Q

what are the four types of disc derangment

A
  • protusion
  • prolapse
  • extrusion
  • Sequestration
23
Q

where is Degeneraive Disc Disease most common

A
  • C5/C6

- C7/T1

24
Q

what happen to the disc with degenerative disc disease

A
  • Degradation
  • Decrease in water content
  • Calcification of endplates
  • Loss of shock absorbency
25
Q

what can cause nerve root compression

A
  • Prolapse or herniated disc
  • osteophyte causing stenosis
  • excessive foward slippage of vertebral body
26
Q

what are the signs and symptoms wit nerve root compression

A

-neurological dysfunction

27
Q

true or false

Zygapophyseal joint dysfunction may be strained similar to synovial joints

A

false because they will be sprained

28
Q

what is the MOI for Brachial Plexopathy aka Burner or Stinger

A

-Traction or compression of plexus

29
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what are the signs and symptoms for brachial plexus

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-sensory, motor or both

30
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what is the special test for brachial plexopathy

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Discern via neuro-tension test

31
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Are non- contractile tissues sprained or strained

A

sprained

32
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are contractile tissues sprained or strained

A

strained

33
Q

what are two non-contractile tissues

A
  • joint capsule

- ligaments

34
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what are two contractile tissues

A
  • muscles

- tendons

35
Q

what is Torticollis

A

Head rotated and laterally

flexed to one side due to muscle spasm

36
Q

what is Cervicogenic headaches caused by

A

joint dysfunction

between occipital bone (C0), C1, C2, & C3

37
Q

with Cervicogenic headaches which joints are MOST, SECOND MOST, and LEAST common implicated

A
  • AO joint most commonly implicated -C2/C3 second most common 
  • AA joint least common
38
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what are the signs and symptoms for cervicogenic headaches

A
  • Unilateral head pain (tends to be posterior)

- C-spine dysfunction 

39
Q

true or false

cervicogenic headaches effect men more then women

A

false it effects women more then men

40
Q

what is the management for cervicogenic headaches

A

Thorough assessment of potential pain

generators (postural assessment – upper crossed syndrome)

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