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Spinal Ligaments and Joints Flashcards

1
Q

What ligament extends from the sacrum to the basal part of the occiput, thicker and stronger than the PLL, and prevents hyperextension of the spine?

A

Anterior longitudinal ligament (ALL)

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What ligament extends from C2 to the sacrum, thin and weak, and prevents hyperflexion of the spine?

A

Posterior longitudinal ligament (PLL)

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3
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What does the PLL continue as upwards and beyond C2?

A

Tectorial membrane

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4
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What does the supraspinous ligament continue as upwards and beyond C7?

A

Nuchal ligament

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5
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What is the outer part of the intervertebral joint?

A

Anulus fibrosis

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6
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What type of collagen does the annulus fibrosis contain?

A

Type 1 collagen

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7
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What is the inner part of the intervertebral joint?

A

Nucleus pulposis

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8
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What type of collagen does the nucleus pulposis contain?

A

Type 2 collagen

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9
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What nerve runs posteriorly supplying the outer 1/3 of the annulus fibrosis?

A

Sinuvertebral nerve

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10
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How many intervertebral discs are there?

A

23

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11
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How much do the discs make up the length of the spine?

A

25%

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12
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What type of joint is the Atlanto-occipital joint?

A

Synovial condylar

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13
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What type of joint is the Median Atlanto-axial joint?

A

Synovial pivot

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14
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What type of joint is the Lateral Atlanto-axial joint?

A

Synovial planar

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15
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What type of joint is the Zygapophyseal joint?

A

Synovial planar

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16
Q

What kind of action do the upper 6 costovertebral joints partake during respiration?

A

Pump-handle action

17
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What kind of action do the lower 6 costovertebral joints partake during respiration?

A

Bucket-handle action

18
Q

What kind of action do the upper 6 costotransverse joints partake during respiration?

A

rotation

19
Q

What kind of action do the lower 6 costotransverse joints partake during respiration?

A

gliding

20
Q

What type of joint is the 1st costochondral joint?

A

primary cartilaginous synchondrosis

21
Q

What type of joint is the 2nd-7th costochondral joints?

A

synovial planar

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