Muscles, Bones And Joints

Question 1

What is the eversion movement refer to?

Answer 1

Movement away from the midline of the body (i.e. tilt foot outwards)

Question 2

What are the main characteristics of a cervical vertebrae?

Answer 2

Transverse foramen
Bifid Spinous process
Relatively small vertebral body

Question 3

What are characteristics of thoracic vertebrae?

Answer 3

Long, sloping spinous process
Vertical articulate facets
3 costal facets

Question 4

What is a zygopophysial joint and where is it located?

Answer 4

Joint between the superior and inferior articulate processes of the vertebrae

Question 5

What attaches the vertebral arch to the vertebral body?

Answer 5

Pedicle

Question 6

What do the alar ligaments do?

Answer 6

Check excessive rotation of the head

Connect dens to the medial surfaces of the occipital condyles

Question 7

What are characteristics of sacral vertebrae?

Answer 7

4 pairs of posterior foramina

4 pairs of anterior foramina

Question 8

What is the purpose of the foramina on the sacral region of the vertebrae?

Answer 8

Allow passage of posterior and anterior rami of spinal nerves

Question 9

What does the median Atlanta-axial joint do?

Answer 9

Allows for rotation of the head

Question 10

What is spondylolysis?

Answer 10

Fracture of vertebral arch at a point between the superior and inferior articulate processes