Extra stuff to learn for spot test

Question 1

transverse foramen only go how far?

Answer 1

do not pass through C7

Question 2

why are cervical vertebrae more likely to dislocate?

Answer 2

flat articular facets

Question 3

is the dens anterior or posterior?

Answer 3

anterior

dens aka odontoid process

Question 4

how is the dens held in place?

Answer 4

the transverse ligament of the atlas

Question 5

what articulates with head of rib?

Answer 5

costal demi-facets

Question 6

what is a zygapophysial joint?

Answer 6

occur between sup. and inf. articular process of adjacent vertebrae

Question 7

what is annulus fibrosis

Answer 7

fibrocartilage ring attached to epiphysial rim of vertebral body

Question 8

what is nucleus pulposus

Answer 8

gelatinous substance that acts as a shock absorber

Question 9

ligamentum flavum

Answer 9

binds adjacent vertebrae

Question 10

post. long ligament

Answer 10

C2 to sacrum prevents post. herniation of discs

Question 11

ant. long ligament

Answer 11

occipitale and c1 to sacrum

only ligament to resist hyperextension!

all other ligaments resist hyperflexion

Question 12

lordosis

Answer 12

= more bent spine than should be

Question 13

kyphosis

Answer 13

= flatter than should be

Question 14

lumbar plexus

Answer 14

L1 - L4

Question 15

sacral plexus

Answer 15

L4-S5

Question 16

lumbosacral trunk

Answer 16

L4 that joins L5

Question 17

obturator nerve

Answer 17

L2,3,4

Question 18

femoral nerve

Answer 18

L2,3,4

Question 19

sciatic nerve

Answer 19

L4-S3

Question 20

sup gluteal n

Answer 20

L4-S1

Question 21

inf gluteal n

Answer 21

L5-S2

Question 22

superficial fibular n

Answer 22

L4-S1

Question 23

deep fibular

Answer 23

L5-S2

Question 24

medial plantar

Answer 24

L4-L5

Question 25

lateral planter

Answer 25

S1-S2