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Specific Joints: Spine Flashcards

1
Q

What are the first 2 cervical vertebrate called?

A

Atlas (C1)

Axis (C2)

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2
Q

What joint permits flexion and extension at the cranium?

A

Atlantooccipital joint

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3
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What movements does the atlantooccipital joint permit?

A

Flexion and extension of the cranium

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4
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What motions take place at the atlantoaxial joints?

A 
Cervical:
Flexion
Extension
Lateral flexion
Rotation
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5
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What ligament is responsible for attaching the dens of the axis to the occipital condyles?

A

Alar ligament

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6
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What ligament limits excessive extension at the spine?

A

Anterior longitudinal ligament

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7
Q

What osteokinematic motions take place at the cervical spine?

A

Flexion
Extension
Lateral flexion
Rotation

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8
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What is the loose pack position of the cervical spine?

A

Midway between flexion and extension

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9
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What is the closed pack position of the cervical spine?

A

Extension

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10
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What is the capsular pattern of the cervical spine?

A

Lateral flexion and rotation equally limited, extension

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11
Q

What ligament prevents excessive upper cervical flexion?

A

Cruciform ligament

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12
Q

What makes up the intervertebral discs?

A

Annulus fibrosis on the outside

Nucleus pulposes in the center

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13
Q

What movements increase or decrease the size of the intervertebral foramina?

A

Increase with flexion and contralateral side bending

Decrease with extension and ipsilateral side-bending

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14
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What structure limits excessive flexion at the spine?

A

Posterior longitudinal ligament

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15
Q

What osteokinematic motions take place at the thoracolumbar spine?

A

Flexion
Extension
Rotation
Lateral flexion

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16
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What is the loose pack position of the thoracolumbar spine?

A

Midway between flexion and extension

17
Q

What is the closed pack position at the thoracolumbar joint?

A

Extension

18
Q

What is the capsular pattern at the thoracolumbar spine?

A

Lateral flexion and rotation equally limited, extension

19
Q

Classify which ribs are true, false, and floating.

A 
True = 1-7 connect directly to the sternum
False= 8-10 connect to the sternum via the costal cartilage 
Floating = 11-12 do not connect to the sternum

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