Exam 2- C7/Vertebra Prominens Flashcards
What is the name given to the topographical elevation observed as the base of the neck
Vertebral prominens
What is the segment and gender bias for vertebrae other than C7 becoming the vertebral prominence
C6 is more common in females and T1 is more common in males
What joint surfaces are present at the superior margin of the vertebral body of C7
Anterior groove, posterior groove, right and left uncinate process, cancellous bone
What joint surfaces are present at the inferior margin of the vertebral body of C7
The anterior and posterior margins of the inferior epiphyseal rim, cancellous bone
How many joint surfaces are present at the vertebral body of C7
Eight
What joint classifications are observed at the vertebral body of C7
Fibrous syndesmosis, cartilaginous symphysis and modified synovial saddle joint
How many synovial joint surface are observed at the vertebral body of C7
Two
What muscle attaches to the vertebral body of C7
Longus colli
What features are typically present in the transverse foramen of C7
Vertebral venous plexus, postganglionic sympathetic motor fibers
What muscles attach to the transverse process of C7
Middle scalene, iliocostalis thoraci, longissimus cervicis, semispinalis capitis, rotators, intertransversarri and lavator costorum brevus
What is the orientation of the superior articular facet of C7
BUM
What is the orientation of the inferior articular facet of C7
ForMeD
What muscles will attach to the articular process of C7
Longissimus cervicis, longissimus capitis, semispinalis cervicis and multifidis
What muscles attach to the spinous process of C7
Trapezius, rhomboid minor, serratus posterior superior, splenius capitis, spinalis capitis, spinalis cervicis, semispinalis thoracis, multifidis, rotators and interspinalis
What ligaments attach to the spinous process of C7
Ligamentum nuchae, and interspinous ligaments
