Lower Cervical Spine (C3 - C7)

Question 1

Bifid SPs are found solely in the ____-spine.

Answer 1

C-SPINE but NOT C7 or C1

Question 2

C__ has a distinctive long and prominent spinous process, which is palpable from the skin surface.

Answer 2

7

Question 3

What is the name of the distinctive long and prominent spinous process at C7?

Answer 3

VERTEBRA PROMINENS

Question 4

The anterior and posterior tubercles are connected by a small strut of bone to form the _____.

Answer 4

TVP

Question 5

Name the upward bony projections on the posterolateral rims of the vertebral body?

Answer 5

UNCINATE PROCESS

Question 6

What do the upward bony projections called uncinate process articulate with?

Answer 6

NEXT HIGHER VERTEBRA

Question 7

What are the 2 names for the joints at the uncinate process?

Answer 7

UNCOVERTEBRAL JOINTS aka JOINTS OF LUSHKA

Question 8

Luschka’s joints (also called ____________ joints) are formed between uncinate processes above, and the uncus below. They are located in the cervical region of the vertebral column between C3 and C7.

Answer 8

UNCOVERTEBRAL

Question 9

The joints of lushka (uncovertebral joints) provide _________ in the cervical spine.

Answer 9

STABILITY

Question 10

What is the name of the anterior tubercle on C6?

Answer 10

CAROTID TUBERCLE