Final Addtional vertebral column arthrology Flashcards
what other joint space does the atlanto occipital joint communicate with
the posterior bursa of the median atlanto axial joint
what is the classic function of the anterior atlanto occipital ligament
it brakes or limits extension of the skull over the cervical spine
ossification of the free margin of the posterior atlanto occipital ligament results in which atypical bone classification
accessory bone
what other name may be used to identify a ponticulus posticus
kimmerles annomaly
what names are given to the opening formed by the ponticulus posticus
arcuate foramen or retroarticular canal
what is the classic function of the posterior atlanto occipital ligament
it brakes or limits axial rotation flexion and perhaps lateral bending of the skull on atlas
what amount of flexion extension is accomodated by the atlanto occipital joint
about 25 degrees
what amount of axial rotation is accomodated by the atlanto occipital joint
about 3 to 8 degrees one side axial rotation
what amount of lateral bending is accommodated by the atlanto occipital joint
about 5 degrees
which motion is best accomodated by the atlanto occipital joint
flexion extension
what is the classification of the atlanto occipital joint
synovial diarthroses ellipsoidal
