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Occipito-axial Joint Flashcards

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Embryologically, what forms the apical ligament of the dens (apicodental ligament)?

A

NOTOCHORD

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What forms the cranial continuation of the PLL?

A

Membrana Tectoria

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The membrana tectoria is the cranial continuation of what ligament?

A

Posterior longitudinal ligament

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What are the layers f the membrana tectoria?

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Superficial layer and Deep layer

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The superficial layer of the membrana tectoria lies in front of what structure?

A

Dura mater of the medulla oblongata and the spinal cord

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What lies in front of the deep layer of the membrana tectoria?

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Cruciate ligament

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What is the function of the membrana tectoria?

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It resists flexion and extension of the skull on the upper cervical spine

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What is the joint classification of the membrana tectoria?

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Amphiarthrosis syndesmosis joint

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