Quizzies (Typical Cervical Vertebrae C3-C6) Flashcards
Which mammals have more than seven cervical vertebrae?
Ant bear, three-toed sloth
Which mammals have less than seven cervical vertebrae?
Two-toed sloth, manatee
Which vertebrae are typical cervicals?
C3-C6
Which vertebrae are atypical cervicals?
C1, C2, C7
What is the shape of the typical cervical vertebral body from the cranial view?
Rectangular
What is the appearance for the typical cervical vertebral body from the lateral view?
Posterior height is greater than anterior height by a few millimeters
What would be the direction of the cervical curve based on osseous features?
Posterior or kyphotic
What accounts for the direction of the typical cervical curve?
The intervertebral disc height
What is the direction of the typical cervical curve?
Anterior or lordotic
At which vertebral couple will the cervical curve again increase intervertebral disc height?
C5/C6
What are the modifications of the superior epiphyseal rim of a typical cervical?
Anterior groove, posterior groove, right and left uncinate processes
What are the names of the lateral modifications of the superior epiphyseal rim?
Uncinate process, uniform process, uncovertebral process, uncus or lateral lip
What are the modifications of the inferior epiphyseal rim of a typical cervical?
Anterior lip, posterior lip, right and left lateral grooves
What are the names given to the lateral modifications of the inferior epiphyseal rim?
Lateral groove or enchancrure
What is the joint classification for the posterior lip-posterior groove articulation?
Fibrous (amphiarthrosis) syndesmosis
What is the joint classification for the uncinate process-lateral groove articulation?
Modified synovial saddle (diarthrosis sellar)
What is the joint classification for the spongy bone-intervertebral disc articulation?
Cartilaginous (amphiarthrosis) symphysis
How many joint surfaces are present on the upper surface of a typical cervical vertebral body?
Five
How many joint surfaces are present on the lower surface of a typical cervical vertebral body?
Five
How many joint surfaces are present on the vertebral body of a typical cervical?
Ten
How many synovial joint surfaces are present on the vertebral body of a typical cervical?
Four
What muscle attaches to the typical cervical vertebral body?
The longus colli muscle