Outline 4: Back/Posterior Shoulder Flashcards
“Secondary” or (X) vertebral curves
X = “Lordotic”
The two primary vertebral curves are in the (X) and (Y) regions of the vertebrae.
X = Thoracic Y = Sacral
The two secondary vertebral curves are in the (X) and (Y) regions of the vertebrae.
X = Cervical Y= Lumbar
Lateral curves are present in..
Scoliosis
Part of vertebra that connects arch to body
Pedicle
Series of vertebral foramen
Vertebral canal
Opening in vertebra, through which spinal cord passes
Vertebral foramen
“Primary” or (X) vertebral curves
X = “Kyphotic”
How many vertebral processes? How many articular processes?
3 vertebral processes 4 articular processes
The vertebral processes: name and respective number of each
2 Transverse processes 1 spinous process
The articular processes: name and respective number of each
2 superior articular processes 2 inferior articular processes
Spinal nerves exiting laterally from spinal cord pass through which openings in vertebral column?
Intervertebral foramen
Transverse foramen are found in vertebrae of which section of vertebral column?
Cervical
Which vertebrae usually have a bifid spinous process?
Cervical
Which vertebrae have long, sloping spinous process?
Thoracic
(X) vertebrae have (Y) facets for articulation with the ribs.
X = Thoracic Y = Costal
Joints between vertebral bodies are (synarthroses/diarthroses). Specifically, what kind?
Synarthroses Symphysis joints
Joints between vertebral arches are (synarthroses/diarthroses). Specifically, what kind?
Diarthroses Plane Joints
The two parts of the intervertebral discs are termed:
- Annulus fibrosus 2. Nucleus pulposus
The (X) of the intervertebral disc is thicker in the (anterior/posterior) part of joint.
X = Annulus fibrosus Anterior
Ruptured discs typically occur in which direction? Why?
Post-laterally Thicker annulus fibrosus anteriorally; also posterior long ligament protects against purely posterior tear
Vertebral column movements include
- Rotation 2. Flexion/extension 3. Lateral bending
Describe rotation in different parts of vertebral column.
Decreases as move down column
Flexion/extension of vertebral column is greatest in which regions?
Cervical and lumbar
Lateral bending is generally (small/large) in vertebral column. Where is it the smallest? Why?
Small Thorax (Thoracic vertebrae) Limited by ribcage
There are (X) intersegmental and (Y) intrasegmental ligaments in vertebral column.
X = 3 Y = 3
The intersegmental ligaments in vertebral column connect:
Many vertebrae (run entire vertical length of column)
The intrasegmental ligaments in vertebral column connect:
Adjacent vertebrae
The intersegmental ligaments of the vertebral column are:
- Anterior longitudinal ligament 2. Posterior longitudinal ligament 3. Supraspinous ligament
The atlantoaxial ligament is an extension of:
The anterior longitudinal ligament
The anterior longitudinal ligament runs from (X) to (Y)
X = C2 Y = Sacrum
The posterior longitudinal ligament runs from (X) to (Y)
X = C2 Y = Sacrum
The anterior longitudinal ligament protects against (flexion/extension/rotation/other)
Extension
The posterior longitudinal ligament protects against (flexion/extension/rotation/other)
Flexion Also directs ruptured disc injury post-laterally
The Tectorial membrane is an extension of:
The posterior longitudinal ligament
The supraspinous ligament runs from (X) to (Y)
X = C7 Y = Sacrum
The supraspinous ligament attaches to the (X) of vertebrae
Tips of spinous processes
The ligaments that attach to the bodies of the vertebrae are:
- Posterior longitudinal ligament 2. Anterior longitudinal ligament
The ligaments that attach to the arches of the vertebrae are:
- Supraspinous ligament 2. Ligamentum flavum 3. Interspinous 4. Intertransverse
Ligament connecting tips of spinous processes from skull to C7
Ligamentum nuchae
Ligamentum flavum has a (X) color. This is because..
X = Yellow Elastin fibers
Ligamentum flavum protects against which movement?
Rotation
Ligamentum flavum connects adjacent vertebrae by attaching to which part of the vertebra?
Lamina
The interspinous ligament stabilizes the vertebral column by attaching to which part of the vertebra?
Spinous process