Spine MCQs Flashcards
what is the region with the most vertebrae?
thoracic (12)
what is C1 known as
altas
what is unique to the cervical vertebrae
transverse foramen
what muscle is responsible for extending the neck
sternocleidomastoid
what can be palpated at the base of the neck
C7 - spinous process
what is responsible for shock absorption between vertebrae
intervertebral disc
what is the primary flexor of the cervical spine
trapezius
what is a distinguishing feature of thoracic vertebrae
presence of costal facets
what is limited in the thoracic spine
extension
what do lumbar vertebrae have
large vertebral bodies and blunt short spinous processes
where would tenderness of the spinous process of C7 and C2 and difficulty rotating the neck occur?
atlanto-axial joint, rotation
where would tenderness along lateral aspect of neck, right side of neck and worsen with later flexion and rotation to the same side affect?
sternocleidomastoid, rotation and lateral flexion
what would reduced range of motion in cervical spine and tenderness over lower cervical vertebrae affect?
IV disc nucleus pulposus, neck extension and rotation
what joint connects the vertebrae and allows for limited gliding movements?
facet joint
what would limited rotational movement in the thoracic regions, notes normal lateral flexion and extension affect?
thoracic spine, facet joints
