S,I,D,V Flashcards
What is the function of articular facets on vertebrae?
muscular attachments, restriction of movement
What is the only vertebra that does not have a vertebral body?
C1
What does C1 articulate with?
occipital condyle
What ligament runs through the vertebral canal?
posterior longitudinal ligament
What joint is at the same level as the commisures of the mouth?
atlantoccipital joint
Is the spinal cord located in the sacrum?
No, it ends at L2
What indicates myelomeningocele?
the cord and meninges are part of the outpocketing
What can generally be said about the blood supply to the vertebral column?
It is regional.
thoracic vert: intercostal a, v
lumbar vert: lumbar segmental a, v
What are the major branches of a lumbar segmental artery?
spinal branch periosteal branch equatorial branch anterior vertebral canal branch nutrient arteries
all anastomose!
What innervates the meninges, periosteum, bone and ligaments of the vertebral column?
recurrent meningeal n.
What arteries supply the spinal cord?
spinal arteries redicular branches (has anterior + posterior roots)
How many anterior and posterior spinal arteries are there?
one anterior spinal a.
two posterior spinal a.
What is the venous drainage of the spinal cord?
two veins for every one artery
Why is venous drainage and extradural fat important?
thermoregulation–neurons do not regenerate easily
What is the action of the trapezius muscle?
elevate, depress, retract scapula
What is the neurovascular supply to the trap?
accessory n. (CN XI)
C3, C4
transverse cervical vessels
Where is the subtrapzial plexus located and what is it?
runs deep to the trap m.
superficial branch of transverse cervical artery, accessory nerve (CN XI)
What is the action of the lat?
adducts, extends, and medially rotates humerus
What is the neurovascular supply to the lat?
thoracodorsal n.
thoracodorsal vessels
intercostal vessels