iRA/tRA #1

Question 1

most prominent spinous process

Answer 1

C7

Question 2

typical cervical vertebrae

Answer 2

C3-C7

Question 3

uncinate process has what shape

Answer 3

saddle

Question 4

C1 is also called

Answer 4

atlas

Question 5

anterior arch

Answer 5

posterior surface articulates with dens from C2

anterior tubercle

Question 6

posterior arch

Answer 6

groove for VA

posterior tubercle

Question 7

what attaches at posterior tubercle

Answer 7

ligamenta flava

Question 8

2 surfaces of lateral masses

Answer 8

superior surface– kidney shaped

inferior surface– circular, concave M/L and convex A/P

Question 9

where can you palpate the transverse processes of C1

Answer 9

between mastoid process and ramus of mandible

Question 10

C2 is also called

Answer 10

axis

Question 11

2 facets of the articular pillars

Answer 11

superior– convex

inferior– oriented inferior and anteriorly

Question 12

what is the groove in pedicles of C2 for

Answer 12

vertebral artery

Question 13

odontoid process (dens) function

Answer 13

axle for head rotation

articular facet for articulation with anterior arch of C1

Question 14

stabilizing ligamentous structures of dens

Answer 14

transverse ligament
apical ligament
alar ligament

Question 15

IV discs are composed of

Answer 15

nucleus pulposus
annulus fibrosis
vertebral endplate

Question 16

layers of vertebral endplate

Answer 16

hyaline cartilage– towards vertebral body

fibrocartilage– towards nuclues

Question 17

vertebral endplate is encircled by

Answer 17

ring apophasis

Question 18

anterior annulus

Answer 18

thick, strong
lambdoid orientation
joins near midline

Question 19

posterior annulus

Answer 19

thin
longitudinal fibers
transverse fissure to allow for swinging motion of vertebral bodies

Question 20

function of zygapophysial joints

Answer 20

guide and limit movement of spine

Question 21

zygapophysial joint is a _____ joint

Answer 21

synovial

Question 22

fibroadipose meniscoid

Answer 22

highly innervated structure
encloses fat, collagen, and blood vessels

Question 23

what do fibroadipose meniscoids protect

Answer 23

articular cartilage that would otherwise be exposed during motion

Question 24

articulating surfaces of joints of luschka

Answer 24

medial border of uncinate processes and inferiolateral border of the superior vertebra

Question 25

longus colli unilateral function

Answer 25

flexes and ipsilaterally flexes neck

ROLE IN STATIC POSITIONING

Question 26

anterior scalene

Answer 26

C3-6 to 1st rib

Question 27

middle scalene

Answer 27

C2-7 to 1st rib

Question 28

posterior scalene

Answer 28

C4-6 to 2nd rib

Question 29

alar ligaments limit

Answer 29

C1-2 rotation

Question 30

alar ligaments are taut with

Answer 30

contralateral rotation

Question 31

tectoral membrane

Answer 31

posterior body of C2 to above foramen magnum

Question 32

apical ligament of dens

Answer 32

apex of dens to anterior foramen magnum

Question 33

PLL spans

Answer 33

from posterior body of C2 to sacrum

Question 34

ALL spans

Answer 34

anterior spine
blending with anterior bodies and annulus/end-plates

Question 35

ligamenta flava
what does it check

Answer 35

Attach adjacent laminae
Thin, yellow, elastic
Check cervical flexion motion

Question 36

ligamentum nuchae

Answer 36

Continuous with supraspinous ligament

Question 37

lower cervical extension is checked by

Answer 37

ALL

Question 38

lower cervical flexion is checked by

Answer 38

PLL, ligamenta flava, capsular ligaments, ligamentum nuchae

Question 39

C0-1 and C1-2 coupling

Answer 39

rotation contralateral

Question 40

C2-7 coupling

Answer 40

ipsilateral lateral flexion and rotation