Lecture 3: Back Arthrology Flashcards

1
Q

uncovertebral joint (of luschka)

A

at cervical intervertebral joint between uncinate process of inferior vertebra and beveled inferior surface of superior vertebra

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2
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hyperextension or whiplash

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  • excessive stretching or even tearing of anterior longitudinal ligament
  • recoil effect can result in hyperflexion injury as well
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3
Q

splinting action of what ligament should be used when fracture of vertebral column is suspected.

A

anterior longitudinal Ligament

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4
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in what position should patient be kept when fracture of vertebral column occurs

A

hyperextension

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5
Q

where does herniation typically occur

A

posterolaterally where annulus fibrosis receives no support from anterior and posterior longitudinal Ls.

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6
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what does herniation compress

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  • spinal nerve roots
  • cauda equina
  • spinal nerves in vertebral canal and intervertebral foramina
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7
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what does herniation most commonly occur

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L4/L5 and L5/S1 where discs are much larger and more mobile

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8
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second number rule

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for cervical and lumbar regions the vertebral level at which prolapse occurs will affect the spinal nerve with the second number designation
(prolapse at C5/C6 will affect spinal nerve 6)

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9
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atlantooccipital joint

A

condyloid synovial joint

-between atlas and basilar occipital bone

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10
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median atlantoaxial joint

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-trochoid synovial joint

between anterior facet of dens of axis and articular facet for dens on atlas

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lateral atlantoaxial joint

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planar synovial joint

-between sup and inf articulating processes of atlas and axis

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12
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lumbosacral joint

A
compound joint (symphysis and planar synovial)
between L5 and sacrum
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