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regions of the vertebral column ex. 2 QQ Flashcards

1
Q

what is the number of vertebrae in the typical cervical spine?

A

7 segments

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2
Q

which vertebrae are typical cervicals?

A

C3-C6

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3
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which vertebrae are atypical cervicals?

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C1, C2, C7

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4
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what is the shape of the typical cervical vertebral body from the cranial view?

A

rectangular

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5
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what is the appearance of the typical cervical vertebral body from the lateral view?

A

posterior height is greater than anterior height by a few millimeters

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6
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what would be the direction of the cervical curve based on osseous features?

A

posterior or kyphotic

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7
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what accounts for the direction of the typical cervical curve?

A

intervertebral disc height

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8
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what is the direction of the typical cervical curve?

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anterior or lordotic

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9
Q

at which vertebral couple will the cervical curve again increase intervertebral disc height?

A

C5/C6

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10
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what are the modifications of the superior epiphyseal rim of a typical cervical?

A

anterior groove
posterior groove
right and left uncinate processes

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11
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what are the names of the lateral modifications of the superior epiphyseal rim?

A

uncinate process
unciform process
uncovertebral process
uncus or lateral lip

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12
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what are the modifications of the inferior epiphyseal rim of a typical cervical vertebra?

A

anterior lip
posterior lip
right and left lateral grooves

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13
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what is the joint classification for the anterior lip- anterior groove articulation?

A

fibrous (amphiarthrosis) syndesmosis

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14
Q

what is the joint classification uncinate process-lateral groove articulation?

A

modified synovial saddle (diarthrosis sellar)

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15
Q

what is the joint classification for the spongy bone- intervertebral disc articulation?

A

cartilaginous (amphiarthrosis) symphysis

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16
Q

what other terms are used to identify the uncinate processes?

A

unciform process
uncovertebral process
uncus
lateral lip

17
Q

what is the name given to the uncinate process-lateral groove articulation?

A

joint of Luschka or uncovertebral joint

18
Q

the joint of luschka is formed from what surfaces?

A

uncinate process and lateral groove

19
Q

what muscle attaches to the typical cervical vertebral body?

A

longus colli muscle

20
Q

what is the orientation and angulation of the pedicle of a typical cervical?

A

posterolateral, 45 degrees

21
Q

what is the direction of projection of the cervical lamina?

A

posteromedially

22
Q

what ligament attaches to the lamina of a typical cervical?

A

ligamentum flavum

23
Q

ossification of the ligamentum flavum at the attachment site on the lamina will result in what feature?

A

para-articular process

24
Q

which is the greatest diameter of the vertebral foramen of typical cervicals?

A

transverse

25
Q

the greatest transverse diameter of the typical cervical vertebra occurs at?

A

C6

26
Q

the greatest frequency of osteophytes associated with the vertebral body occurs at which typical cervical vertebral couple?

A

C5/C6

27
Q

list in order, the osseous parts of the typical cervical vertebra transverse process beginning at the vertebral body?

A 
Costal element
Anterior tubercle 
Costotransverse bar 
Posterior tubercle
True transverse process
28
Q

what muscles will attach to the anterior tubercle of a typical cervical vertebra?

A

Anterior scalene
Longus capitis
Longus colli
Anterior intertransversarii

29
Q

what muscles may attach to the posterior tubercle of a typical cervical vertebra?

A 
splenius cervicis 
iliocostalis cervicis 
longissimus cervicis 
levator scapula 
middle scalene 
posterior scalene 
rotators 
posterior intertransversarii
30
Q

what muscles will attach to the costotransverse bar?

A

middle scalene and posterior intertransversarii

31
Q

what is the orientation and angulation of a typical cervical transverse process?

A

60 degrees anterolaterally (from midsagittal plane)

15 degrees inferiorly (from horizontal plane)

32
Q

what is the name given to the modification of the anterior tubercle of the C6 transverse process?

A

carotid tubercle

33
Q

what will cause remodeling of the anterior tubercle at C6?

A

common carotid artery

34
Q

what will occupy the typical cervical vertebra transverse foramen?

A

vertebral artery
vertebral venous plexus
postganglionic sympathetic motor nerve fibers

35
Q

what is the orientation of the typical cervical superior articular facet?

A

BUM

Backward
Upward
Medial

36
Q

what is the orientation of the typical cervical inferior articular facet?

A

FoLD

Forward
Lateral
Downward

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