Joints and Ligaments of the Axial Skeleton (Quiz 3)

Question 1

Ligament that travels from the posterior aspect of C2 to the Sacrum

Anchored to all Vertebral bodies and Intervertbral discs from C2 to the Sacrum

Checks Hyperflexion of the Spine

Prevents posterior protrusion (movement) of IVDs

Answer 1

Posterior Longitudinal Ligament (PLL)

Question 2

The most superior part of the PLL

Attaches onto the Occiput

(Starts at C2)

Answer 2

Tecterial Membrane

Question 3

Ligament that travels from the Occiput to the Sacrum

Is Anchored to the anterior aspect of the Vertebral bodies and IDV’s

Checks Hyperextension of the spine

Stabilizes intervertebral joints

Answer 3

Anterior Longitudinal Ligament (ALL)

Question 4

Plane Joints

Where the inferior articular facet of one vertebra articulates with the superior articular facet of the next inferior vertebra

Answer 4

Facet joints

Question 5

Movements of Facet Joints

Answer 5

Flexion/Extension, Rotation, Lateral Flexion

Question 6

Factors affecting ROM of the Spine

Answer 6

• Size and Shape of IVD’s
• Angle of the Facet Joints
• Laxity of Ligaments/Joint Capsules

Question 7

Orientation of Cervical facet joints

Answer 7

Oblique (higher anteriorly)

Question 8

Orientation of Thoracic Facet joints

Answer 8

More in the Frontal Plane

(Allowing more lateral flexion)

Question 9

Orientation of Lumbar Facet Joints

Answer 9

More in the Sagittal plane

(allowing more flexion/extension)

Question 10

Ligament that travels along the tips of the SP’s from C7 to the Sacrum

Checks Flexion

Answer 10

Supraspinous Ligaments

Question 11

Ligament that travels from the SP of C7 to the back of the skull

It is a thickening of the Interspinous/Supraspinous Ligaments

Answer 11

Ligamentum Nuchae

(Nuchal Ligament)

Question 12

Ligment that travels from C1 to the Sacrum

Connects the laminae of two adjacent vertebrae

Helps to preserve normal curves, and helps the spine to return the spine to a normal position after flexion

Answer 12

Ligamneta Flava

Aka Yellow Ligament (elastin - more stretch and recoil)

Question 13

Ligaments between SPs

Checks Flexion

Answer 13

Interspinous Ligaments

Question 14

The only bony articulation between the upper limb and the axial skeleton

Saddle Joint

The Clavical articulates with the Manubrium and Costal Cartilage of the 1st rib

Joint Surfaces are seperated by a fibrocartilagenous articular disc (Shock absorber for forces along the clavicle)

Answer 14

Sternoclavicular Joint

(S-C Joint)

Question 15

Movements of the Sternoclavicular Joint

Answer 15

Elevation/Depression, Protraction/Retraction, Rotation (w/ circumduction)

Question 16

Ligament that travels from the 1st rib to the sternal end of the Clavicle

Checks all movements of the Clavicle (except inferior)

Answer 16

Costoclavicular Ligament

Question 17

Ligament connecting the 2 Sternoclavicular joints across the Manubrium

Answer 17

Interclavicular Ligament

Question 18

2 Ligaments one either side (anterior and posterior) of the Sternoclavicular Joint

Extension of the Joint Capsule

Answer 18

(Anterior and Posterior) Sternoclavicular Ligaments

Question 19

Where the Manubrium articulates with the body of the Sternum

Cartilaginous

Some movement during respiration

Answer 19

Manubriosternal Joint

Question 20

Where the Body of the sternum articulates with the Xiphoid process

Fuses by age 40

Answer 20

Xiphisternal Joint

Question 21

The Costal Cartilages of the first 7 ribs articulates w/ the costal notches on the lateral border of the Sternum

Answer 21

Chondrosternal Joints

*Rib 1 and the Manubrium classified as a cartilaginous

**Ribs 2-7 and the Sternum are classified as Synovial

**(has joint capsule, cavity, articular cartilage and small amount of synovial fluid)

Question 22

Sternocostal Ligaments that fan out

Answer 22

Radiate Sternocostal Ligaments

Question 23

Cartilaginous joint

The lateral end of each costal cartilage fits into cup-shaped anterior end of it associated rib.

*Has no ligaments. Is supoorted/bound together by periosteum

Answer 23

Costochondral Joint

Question 24

Synovial Joint

Where the adjacent borders of the costal cartilages articulate

Supported by Interchondral Ligaments

Answer 24

Interchondral Joints

(Tend to become more fibrous and fuse with age)

Question 25

Plane Joint

Where the head of the rib articulates w/ the facets on the side its associated the vertebral bodies

*The superior facet of the head articulates w/ the inferior facet of the superior vertbral body

*The inferior facet of the head articulates w/ the superior facet on the vertebral body of the same number

Answer 25

Costovertebral Joints

Question 26

Ligament that connects the head of the rib to the vertebral bodies it articulates with and the associated IDV

Fans out

Stabilizes the connection of the head of the rib to the vertebral body

Answer 26

Radiate Ligament (of the Costovertebral Joints)

Question 27

Plane Joint

Where the Facet on the Tubercle of the rib articulates with the costal facet on the associated TVP

Answer 27

Costotransverse Joint

Question 28

Ligament that attaches the neck of a rib to the next superior TVP

Answer 28

Superior Costotransverse Ligament

Question 29

Ligament that attaches the tubercle of a rib to its associated TVP

Answer 29

Costotransverse Ligament