Hyoid and Cervical Vertebra Flashcards
Cervical Vertebra (Info)
o In addition to increased lateral flexion, C1 and C2 allow for capital rotation
o C3 – C6 are considered typical vertebrae
o C1, C2, and C7 are each atypical and called ATLAS, AXIS, and VERTEBRA PROMINENS, respectively.
Typical Vertebrae (C3-C6)
Palpable Landmarks
(6)
- Lamina
- Transverse Process
- Anterior & Posterior Tubercles
- Costotransverse bar
- Spinous Process
- Articular Pillar
Typical Vertebrae (C3-C6)
Non-Palpable Landmarks
(7)
- Body
- Uncinate Process
- Pedicles
- Vertebral Notches
- Vertebral Foramen
- Superior & Inferior Articular Process
- Transverse Foramina
AXIS C2
Palpable Landmarks
(3)
- Lamina
- Transverse Process
- Spinous Process
Axis C2
Non-Palpable Landmarks
- Body
- Pedicles
- Vertebral Notches
- Vertebral Foramen
- Inferior Articular Processes
- Facets
- Transverse Foramina
Axis C2
Additional and Missing Features
Additional:
* Odontoid Process (DENS)
* Articular Facet
* Lateral Masses
Missing Features:
* Superior Uncinate Process
* Superior Articular Process
ATLAS C1
Typical Landmarks
- Transverse Process
- Vertebral Foramen
- Intervertebral Foramen
ATLAS C1
Missing Features
- Body & Uncinate Process
- Pedicles
- Lamina
- Spinous Process
- Articular Process
ATLAS C1
Additional Features
- Anterior Arch
- Anterior Tubercle
- Fovea Dentalis
- Posterior Arch
- Posterior Tubercle
- Groove for Vertebral Artery
- Lateral Masses
- Tubercle for Transverse Ligament
- Transverse Foraman
- Superior Articular Facet
- Inferior Articular Facet
Vertebra Prominens C7
Palpable Landmarks
- Lamina
- Transverse Process
- Spinous Process
Vertebra Prominens C7
Non-Palpable Landmarks
- Body
- Superior Uncinate Process
- Pedicles
- Vertebral Notches
- Intervertebral Foramina
- Vertebral Foramen
- Articular Processes
- Transverse Foramina
Hyoid
Palpable Landmarks
- Greater Cornu
- Lesser Cornu
- Body
