The Cervical Spine C0-C1 Flashcards

1
Q

Movements at occiput-C1

A

Flex/extend, lateral bend, translation

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2
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Motion palpation and manipulation of occiput ventral.

A

Universal

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3
Q

What is the key for manipulating an occiput ventral

A

Twist at the waist as you bring the head up so the horse’s head stays on midline

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4
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Relationship of C1 restrictions and behavior

A

Affect bloodflow, can cause aggression, spookiness and depression, headaches?

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5
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What C0-C1 restrictions are likely in a horse that is reluctant to bend left

A

Left ventral occiput

Right dorsal occiput

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6
Q

With extension, the occiput moves _____________ and with flexion it moves ________.

A

Extension: occipital condyles move ventrally

Flexion: occipital condyle dorsally, wings of atlas move closer to caudal mandible

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7
Q

The rider of a horse with a left ventral occiput will say the horse has trouble bending _________.

A

right

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8
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Motion palpation and manipulation for a dorsal atlas and a cranial atlas

A

Dorsal: face horse, fist over atlas, other hand over to support. Lean back slightly, small HVLA if horse doesn’t adjust himself

Cranial: face horse on bale, pisiform on cranial atlas, 70 degree angle made with head, support person on opposite C2-3

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9
Q

Know the key point for the manipulation of a dorsal atlas

A

Open hand over your fist. Do not lace your fingers

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10
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Know the signs of TND and what to do about it

A

Signs: yawning, sweating, tearing, piloerection

Stop adjusting for the day

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