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Spinal Anatomy Summer 2015 > Exam 2 Atypical Cervical Vertebrae: C7/Vertebra Prominens > Flashcards

Exam 2 Atypical Cervical Vertebrae: C7/Vertebra Prominens Flashcards

1
Q

What names may be given to C7?

A

vertebra prominens and vertebral prominence

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2
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what is the name given to the topographical elevation observed at the base of the neck?

A

Vertebral Prominence

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3
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What name is given only to C7?

A

Vertebra Prominens

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4
Q

what is the segment and gender bias for vertebrae other than C7 becoming the vertebral prominence?

A

C6 is more common in females and T1 is more common in males

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5
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What joint surfaces are present at the superior margin of the vertebral body of C7?

A

Anterior Groove
Posterior groove
Right and left uncinate processes
Cancellous bone

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What joint surfaces are present at the inferior margin of the vertebral body of C7?

A

the anterior and posterior margins of the inferior epiphyseal rim, Cancellous bone

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How many joint surfaces are present at the vertebral body of C7?

A

eight

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8
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What joint classifications are observed at the vertebral body of C7?

A

Fibrous (amphiarthrosis) syndesmosis
Cartilaginous (amphiarthrosis) Symphysis
Modified Synovial Saddle (Diarthrosis sellar) joint

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9
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How many synovial joint surfaces are observed at the vertebral body of C7?

A

two

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10
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What synovial joint surfaces are observed at the vertebral body of C7?

A

the right and left uncinate processes

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11
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what muscle(s) attaches to the vertebral body of C7?

A

Longus Colli Muscle

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12
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What are the osseous parts of the transverse process of C7?

A 
Costal element 
anterior tubercle
costotransverse bar
posterior tubercle
True transverse process
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13
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What features are typically present in the transverse foramen of C7?

A

Vertebral venous plexus

Postganglionic sympathetic motor fibers

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14
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What muscles attach to the transverse process of C7?

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Middle Scalene
Rotators
Semispinalis Capitis
Iliocostalis Thoracis 
Longissimus Cervicis
Levator Costarum Brevis
Intertransversarii
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15
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What is the orientation of the superior articular facet of C7?

A

Backward, Upward, Medial (BUM)

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16
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What is the orientation of the inferior articular facet of C7?

A

Forward, Medial, Downward (ForMeD)

17
Q

What muscles will attach to the articular process of C7?

A

Longissimus Cervicis
Longissimus Capitis
Semispinalis Cervicis and Multifidis

18
Q

What are the features of the spinous process of C7?

A

Long
Horizontal
Nonbifid

19
Q

What muscles attach to the spinous process of C7?

A 
Multifidis
Rotators
Serratus posterior superior
Trapezius
Intertransversarii
Rhomboid minor
Splenius Capitis 
Spinalis capitis
spinalis cervicis
semispinalis thoracis
20
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What ligaments attach to the spinous process of C7?

A

Ligamentum Nuchae and interspinous ligaments

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