Exam 2 Most Missed Questions

Question 1

Which compensatory loop of the vertebral artery has the greatest range of motion?

Answer 1

1st Compensatory Loop- Atlanto-Axial Interspace (C1/C2)

Question 2

What suboccipital muscle lacks attachment to the skull?

Answer 2

Obliquus Captisi Inferior (attaches at C2 Lamina)

Question 3

What is the function of the Cervical Hofmann Ligaments?

Answer 3

Resist lumbar (caudal) movement

Question 4

What is the direction of a transverse process in a typical cervical?

Answer 4

Forward and Downward (because of the Brachial Plexus)

Question 5

Which featured segment is least likely to occur on a vertebral body?

Answer 5

Uncovertebral Process - C2

Question 6

What ligament is absent at Rib 11?

Answer 6

Costotransverse Capsular Ligament

Question 7

Name the ligaments of the posterior canal, in order cranial to caudal.

Answer 7

1. Posterior Atlanto-Occipital Ligament
2. Posterior Atlanto-Axial Ligament
3. Ligamentum Flavum
4. Superficial Posterior Sacrococcygeal Ligament

Question 8

Which VB couple and rib are located at the C8 and T1 nerves?

Answer 8

C7/T1 Vertebral Couple

Rib 1

Question 9

What are the three acquired sources of Nerve Compression?

Answer 9

Pregnancy
Obesity
Heavy Backpacks