Module 5 Flashcards
True or False: The atlas (C1 vertebra) does not have a body or spinous process.
True
Which of the following is a unique feature of the axis (C2 vertebra)?
Body
Dens
Transverse Process
Dens
How many processes does a typical cervical vertebrae have?
2
4
7
7
Which bone of the neck doesn’t articulate with any other bone?
Hyoid bone
The articulations of which two structures form the atlanto-occipital joint?
-Articulations between the superior articular processes of the atlas with the occipital condyles
-Articulations between lateral masses of C1 and the superior articular facets of C2
-Articulation between the dens of the C2 and anterior arch & transverse ligament of C1
Articulations between the superior articular processes of the atlas with the occipital condyles.
Which joint is considered a joint of the vertebral arches?
Intervertebral joints
Uncovertebral joints
Zygapophysial (facet) joints
Zygapophysial (facet) joints
Which of the following joints is considered a cartilaginous joint?
Intervertebral joints
Uncovertebral joints
Zygapophysial (facet) joints
Intervertebral joints
Explanation: The uncovertebral and facet joints are synovial
True or False:Small degrees of freedom between the synovial joints of the cervical region combined to produce 3 degrees of freedom: flexion/extension; lateral flexion and rotation
True
What is the only Superficial muscle of the neck region?
Sternocleidomastoid
Name
Origin
Insertion
Action
Innervation
What are the (Anterior) Prevertebral Muscles?
Anterior Scalene
Longus Coli
Lomgus capitus
Rectus capitus anterior
What are the (Lateral) Prevertebral Muscles?
Middle Scalene
Posterior Scalene
Rectus capitis lateralis
Splenius capitus
Levator scapulae (shoulder region)
What are the Sub-Occipital (Posterior) Muscles
Rectus capitis posterior major
rectus capitis posterior minor
Obliques capitis inferior
Obliques capitis superior
Scalenes (Anterior, Middle, & Posterior)
Which structure forms a prominence in the anterior aspect of the neck and is easily palpated?
Sternocleidomastoid muscle
Thyroid cartilage
Anterior border of the trapezius muscle
Thyroid cartilage
The carotid pulse can be located between which two structures?
Sternocleidomastoid muscle and trapezius
Sternocleidomastoid muscle and the trachea
Thyroid cartilage and the hyoid bone
Sternocleidomastoid muscle and the trachea
What are the origin sites for the sternocleidomastoid muscle. Select all that apply.
-manubrium of the sternum
-mastoid process
-medial 1/3 of the clavicle
-nuchal lines of the occipital bone
Manubrium of the sternum
Medial 1/3 of the clavicle
Longus Colli
Longus Capitis
Splenius Capitis
Rectus Capitis Anterior
Rectus Capitis Lateralis
Rectus Capitis Posterior Major
Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor
Rectus Capitis Obliques Inferior
Rectus Capitis Obliques Superior