Spine Flashcards
Oblique
C -> IVF 45* (AO)
T -> Z joints 70-75* (AO)
L -> Z joints 50-45-30* (PO)
Lateral 90*
C -> Z joints
T -> IVF
L -> IVF
Where are the two primary or posterior convex curves seen in the vertebral column?
Thoracic
Sacral
Where are the 2 secondary or compensacting concave curves i the vertebral column?
Cervical
Lumbar
What compensatory curve forms as a child begins to raise their head and sit up?
Cervical curvature
An abnormal or exaggerated “swayback” lumbar curvature
Lordosis
An abnormal or exaggerated thoracic “humpback”
Kyphosis
what foraminal are created by 2 small notches on the superior and inferior aspects of the pedicles?
Intervertebral
which structures pass through the intervertebral foramina?
Spinal nerves
Blood vessels
What extends posteriorly from the vertebral body?
Arch or ring
What extends posteriorly from either side of the vert. body and forms most of the sides of the vertebral arch?
Pedicles
what extends posteriorly from each pedicle to unite in the midline?
lamina
the projection that extends laterally from approximately the junction of each pedicle and lamina?
transverse process
The articulation of a facet, located on transverse process of the thoracic vertebrae, with the tubercle of a rib
Costotransverse joint
The articulation of a facet located on the body of a thoracic vertebrae with the head of the rib
Costovertebral joint
The joints located along a portion of the vertebral column and articulates with the ribs to the thoracic vertebrae
Costal joints
The term used to describe the articulating surfaces
Facet
What position uses shallow, breathing technique
Lateral thoracic
Thoracic vertebrae have to distinguishing factor’s?
Articulate with ribs
Spinous process point down
How many joint types are in the vertebral column?
Three
The joints located between the superior and inferior articular process
Zygapophyseal joints
3 things special about the cervical vertebrae?
Bifid tips
Only one with transverse foramina
C3 – C6 have overlapping bodies
Scottie dog
Ear: super articular process
Eye: Pedicle
Neck: pars interarticularis
Nose: transverse process
Body: lamina
Leg: inferior articular process
