Vertebral Column Flashcards
1
Q
Symphysis.
A
Secondary cartilaginous joint.
2
Q
Spine / Vertebral Column
A
33 vertebrae + axis of axial skeleton, which unites them > struc- tural, functional entity.
3
Q
Anterior longitudinal ligament.
A
The only ligament which prevents hyper- extension of vertebral column. For stability.
4
Q
Posterior longitudinal ligament.
A
Weakly resists hyper-flexion of vertebral column. Nociceptive/Pain nerve endings.
5
Q
Facet/Zygapophysical joints.
A
Plane synovial joints twixt superior + inferior articulations of adjacent vertebrae.
6
Q
Atlanto-occipital joints
A set of craniovertebral joints
A
Twixt C1 vertebra (atlas) + occipital condyles of cranium. Nod + tilt head.
7
Q
Atlanto-axial joints
A set of craniovertebral joints
A
Twixt C1 atlas + C2 axis. Rotate head side to side. E.g. “No”.
