Exam III Flashcards
What characteristics are associated with sacral spondylolysis?
rare in the general public, within typical percents in the native Alaskan (inuit) population, seems to be acquired, gender biased toward men, most common at S1 and linked to activities such as kayaking and harpooning
What are the types/classifications of spondylolisthesis?
Type 1 spondylolistheses (dysplastic spondylolisthesis, congenital spondylolisthesis)
Type II spondylolisthesis (Isthmic spondylolisthesis)
Type III spondylolisthesis (degenerative spondylolisthesis)
Type IV spondylolisthesis (traumatic spondylolisthesis)
Type V spondylolisthesis (pathologic spondylolisthesis)
What gender bias, locational bias, and spinal canal dimensions are associated with type II spondylolisthesis?
isthmic spondylolisthesis is common in men, located at the L5/S1 level and demonstrates an increase in sagittal diameter of the spinal canal
What is the gender bias, locational bias, and spinal canal dimensions changes often associated with type III spondylolisthesis?
degenerative spondylolisthesis is more common in women, particularly at L4/L5, and demonstrates no change in sagittal diameter of the spinal cord
What causes type IV spondylolisthesis?
fracture of the neural arch components
Is there a gender, locational, or age bias associated with type IV spondylolisthesis?
NOPE
What are the cause(s) associated with type V spondylolisthesis?
bone diseases such as Paget disease and osteogenisis imperfecta
What muscles may attach to the median sacral crest?
latissimus dorsi, iliocostalis lumborum, longissimus thoracis
What features may be identified along the intermediate sacral crest?
the mammillary process of S1 and the sacral cornu of S5
What features may be identified along the lateral sacral crest?
S1 transverse tubercle, sacral tuberosity of S2, transverse tubercles of S3, S4, S5
What muscles may attach to the transverse processes of sacrum?
multifidis, iliocostalis lumborum
What feature does the anterior surface of the superior epiphyseal rim of S1 form?
Sacral promontory
The continuation of the anterior longitudinal ligament below S3 forms what ligament?
the anterior scarococcygeal ligament
The continuation of the posterior longitudinal ligament below S3 forms what ligament?
the deep posterior sacrococcygeal ligament
What ligament is attached to the sacral hiatus?
The superficial posterior sacrococcygeal ligament
What joint classifications are typically present at sacrum?
fibrous (amphiarthrosis) syndesmosis, cartilaginous (amphiarthrosis) symphysis, and synovial (diarthrosis) arthrodia
What is the homolog for the posterior longitudinal ligament at S5?
The deep posterior sacrococcygeal ligament
What is the homolog for the anterior longitudinal ligament at S5?
The anterior sacrococcygeal ligament
What is the homolog for the ligamentum flavum?
superficial posterior sacrococcygeal ligament
What is the direction of the coccygeal curve?
posterior, kyphotic
What is the major motion and range of motion for coccyx?
flexion - extension, 5-20 degrees
How many coccygeal nerves are present in the adult?
typically only one pair of coccygeal nerves remain in the adult
What forms the coccygeal nerve plexus?
S4, S5 and Co1 nerves
What is the coccygeal glomus or coccygeal body?
an enlarged encapsulated arteriovenous anastomosis located near the last segment of coccyx
What joint classifications are present for coccyx?
cartilaginous (amphiarthrosis) symphysis and fibrous (amphiarthrosis) syndesmosis
What forms the inferior boundary for the spinal canal?
the union of the superficial posterior and deep posterior sacrococcygeal ligaments
What does the suffix “ization” refer to?
in the process of becoming like
What is/are the characteristics of occipitalization of C1?
the atlas may be partially or completely fused to the occiput
What is another way of implying occipitalization of C1?
Atlas assimilation
What is the incidence of occipitalization of C1?
0.1% - 0.8%
When do the centers of ossicifation for the odontoid process first appear?
during the last trimesters in utero
What joint is formed between the odontoid process ossification centers and the centrum of C2?
the subdental synchondrosis
What is the classification of the joint formed between the C2 odontoid process and centrum?
amphiartrhosis synchondrosis
Ossification between the odontoid process and centrum joint of C2 first appears at what age?
4 years old
What is the name given to the condition in which the joint formed between the odontoid process and centrum of C2 persist beyond age 7?
os odontoideum
What is an os odontoideum?
A persistence beyond age 7 of the joint formed between the centrum and odontoid process centers of ossification
What is the name given to the joint between the odontoid process and centrum of C2 which is still evident beyond age 7?
persistent subdental synchondrosis
What is the name given to the joint formed between the tip of the dens and the odontoid process centers of ossification?
tip of the dens synchondrosis
At what age will the tip of the dens fuse with the odontoid process?
before age 12
If the joint formed between the tip of the dens and odontoid process centers of ossification persists beyond age 12, what is the condition called?
terminal ossicle
What is a basilar impression?
persistence of the nonunion of the basilar and condylar parts of the chondrocranium such that the cartilage deforms due to the weight of the brain
What is a basilar invagination?
the upper cervical spine appears to be invaginated into the skull on x-ray analysis
What is the incidence of rib-related changes following dorsalization of C7?
from one-half to two and one-half percent of the population (0.5-2.5%)
Do patients typically present with symptoms specific for dorsalization of C7?
No, they are typically asymptomatic
What is the gender bias suggested in dorsalization of C7?
Female
What alteration in C7 facet orientation may accompany dorsalization?
the superior articular facet of C7 may change from BUM to that of a typical thoracic facet…BUL; the inferior articular facet remains unchanged.
What percent of the population may demonstrate thoracic-like features at C7?
up to 46%