Miscellaneous Cervical Questions

Question 1

What forms the anterior boundary for the C2 nerve exit from the spinal canal?

Answer 1

Inferior Articular Process of C1
Superior Articular Process of C2
Capsular Ligament

Question 2

What forms the posterior boundary for the C2 nerve exit from the spinal canal?

Answer 2

Posterior Arch of C1
Lamina of C2
Posterior Atlanto-Axial Ligament

Question 3

What forms the anterior boundary for the C3-C7 nerve exit from the spinal canal?

Answer 3

Vertebral Bodies
Intervertebral Disc
Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
Uncinate Process
Lateral Groove

Question 4

What are the superior articular facet orientations for the cervical vertebrae?

Answer 4

C1: Backward Upward, Medial (BUM)
C2: Backward Upward Lateral (BUL)
C3-C7: Backward Upward Medial (BUM)

Question 5

What are the inferior articular facet orientations for the cervical vertebrae?

Answer 5

C1: Backward Downward Medial (BMD)
C2-C6: Forward Downward Lateral (FoLD)
C7: Forward Downward Medial (ForMeD)