Protect Ya Neck

Question 1

What is the purpose of the transverse ligament and why is it important?

Answer 1

Keeps C1 in line with C2.

Checked post trauma, and in RA and DS pts.

Question 2

Where is the site of degenerative disease in the c-spine?

Answer 2

Uncovertebral joints

“Gutters”

Question 3

How are C1 and C2 different than the lower cervical spine?

Answer 3

C1 - no vert body, no IV foramen, no IV disc, first bump felt on skull
C2 - Same as above, but dens, “the axis” which causes rotation to happen.

Question 4

What motions does the posterior longitudinal ligament resist?

Answer 4

Flexion

Question 5

Where is the center of rotation in the c-spine?

Answer 5

The posterior 1/3 of the disc

Question 6

In extension, the corn and nerve roots are ________________ and ___________.

Answer 6

Slackened, compressed.

Question 7

What is closed pack position for the c-spine?

Answer 7

Lateral Bending / Spurling’s

Question 8

In extension what direction does the c-spine move in?

Answer 8

Translates and rotates posteriorly

Question 9

What is the difference reflexively between a myelopathy and a radiculopathy?

Answer 9

Myelopathy is UMN. Nerve Root is LMN.