Procedures CSpine Anatomy Flashcards
What is different about the Cspine transverse processes than other 2
they arise from the pedicle an body rather than pedicle and lamina of T&L
What passes through Cspine transverse foramen
vertebral artery
vein
nerves
Define uncinate process
small processes that extend superiorly from the body
Major site for fx in CSpine
articular pillar
Where are zygapophyseal joints located
between adjacent superior and inferior articular facets
When are c3-7 best demoed
True Lateral projection
When is c1-2 best demoed
True AP Projection
What is unique about C7
It assumes featues of Tspine and has a extra long spinous process
What is another name for the cspine Axis
2nd cervical vertebra
What is another name for dens
odontoid process
What does c2 articulate with
anterior arch of c1
atlanto-epitropheal joint Class and MT
Diarthroidal
Pivot
Where does rotation of the head occur
between c1 and dens of c2
the dens acts as a pivot
Atlanto-axial joint class MT
Diarthoridal
Gliding
What shape does cspine spinous process have
blunt
