Vertebrae Flashcards
What vertebrae does not have a body ?
C1
What is also known as the atlas ?
C1
What is also known as the Axis ?
C2
What does the thoracic have which the lubar does not ?
the thoracic has demi facets which the lumbar does not.
What is the Anulus Fibrousus ?
Intervertebral disc is composed of two parts:
Anulus fibrosus
Strong outer ring of collagen surrounding fibrocartilage, arranged in a lamellar structure.
This strong connection limits rotation of vertebrae.
What is the nucleus pulposus
Nucleus pulposus
Gelatinous filling that absorbs compression forces between vertebrae.
What is the main artery and vein for the vertebrae ?
Throughout the vertebral column there is usually bony overlap to afford more protection to the vertebral canal. However, in certain areas (e.g. Lumbar) there is more space between vertebrae and movement of the vertebral column can also widen these spaces.
- Can you think of any advantages and disadvantages to these spaces?
Advantage - Space for lumbus puncture.
Disadvantages -
Vertebral levels are good landmarks to localise other structures in the body. In the table below fill in the missing information about vertebral levels and their corresponding structures.
Corresponding structure or landmark of C2-3 ?
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Corresponding structure or landmark of
Hyoid Bone
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Corresponding structure or landmark of C4-5?
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Corresponding structure or landmark of C6 ?
Cricoid Cartilage?
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Corresponding structure or landmark of C7 ?
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Corresponding structure or landmark of T1 ?
Highest point of lung apex
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Corresponding structure or landmark of T2 ?
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Corresponding structure or landmark of T3?
Spine of scapula
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Corresponding structure or landmark of T4 ?
Sternal Angle
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Corresponding structure or landmark of T5?
Inferior angle of scapula
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Corresponding structure or landmark of T8 ?
IVC hiatus of diaphragm
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Corresponding structure or landmark of T9 ?
Oesophageal hiatus of diaphragm
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Corresponding structure or landmark of T12 ?
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Corresponding structure or landmark of
Transpyloric Plane
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Corresponding structure or landmark of L1-L2?
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Corresponding structure or landmark of
Umbilicus
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Corresponding structure or landmark of L4?
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Corresponding structure or landmark of
Iliac Crest
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Corresponding structure or landmark of L5?
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Corresponding structure or landmark of
Dural Sac Ends
- For the following image:
a. Identify what type of image it is.
XRAY - OPEN MOUTH AP PROJECTION
b. Identify the following labels A-C.
c. Why might the above image be taken of a patient?
- For the following image:
a. Identify what type of image it is.
- For the following image:
a. Identify what type of image it is.
b. Identify the following labels I-N.
4. For the following image:
a. Identify what type of image it is.
b. Identify the following labels O-U.
a. Write down any anatomical observations.
b. Identify the condition(s) present.
a. Write down any anatomical observations.
b. Identify the condition(s) present.
c. Think about how the condition(s) may have occurred.
a. Write down any anatomical observations.
b. Identify the condition(s) present.
c. Think about how the condition(s) may have occurred.
a. Write down any anatomical observations.
b. Identify the condition(s) present.
c. Think about what symptoms would be associated with the condition(s).
a. Write down any anatomical observations.
b. Identify the condition(s) present.
c. Think about what symptoms would be associated with the condition(s).
d. Think about how the condition(s) may have occurred.
Use the models available to identify key unique features of each of the following groups of vertebrae.
* Also think about the orientation of their facet joints and what movements they will allow in each region.
Cervical
Foramen transverse allows for the passage of blood vessels between 1 and 6.
Use the models available to identify key unique features of each of the following groups of vertebrae.
* Also think about the orientation of their facet joints and what movements they will allow in each region.
Thoracic
Use the models available to identify key unique features of each of the following groups of vertebrae.
* Also think about the orientation of their facet joints and what movements they will allow in each region.
Lumbar
