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LRA 223 Vertebral Column terminology > Week 1 cervical spine > Flashcards

Week 1 cervical spine Flashcards

1
Q

Landmark for C1

A

Mastoid process tip or 1 inch below EAM

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2
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Landmark for C3

A

angle of the Gonion or Mandible

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3
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Landmark for C5 and varies between levels of C4 and C6

A

thyroid cartilage (adams apple)

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4
Q

landmark for C7/T1

A

Vertebra prominens

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5
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Purpose of the vertebrae

A

Flexible supporting column for the trunk and head and transmits the weight of the trunk and upper body to the lower limbs

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6
Q

Sections of the vertebral column

A

Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, coccyx

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7
Q

Number of vertebrae in cervical column

A

7 (C1-C7)

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8
Q

Number of vertebrae in thoracic column

A

12 (T1-T12)

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9
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Number of vertebrae in lumbar column

A

5 (L1-L5)

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10
Q

Number of sacral segments in newborn

A

5

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11
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Number of coccygeal segments in newborns

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3-5

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12
Q

Average vertebral bones in young child

A

33

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13
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Average vertebral bones in adults

A

26

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14
Q

Concave curvatures in cervical and lumbar regions

A

lordotic

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15
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convex curvatures in the thoracic and sacral regions

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kyphotic

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16
Q

Thoracic and sacral curves that develop soon after birth

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Primary curves

17
Q

Curve that develops as soon as children began raising their heads and sit up

A

(first) Compensatory curves

18
Q

Curve develops when children learn to walk

A

2nd compensatory curve or lumbar curve

19
Q

Abnormal anterior concavity of the lumbar spine

A

Lordosis

20
Q

Abnormal condition characterized by increased convexity of the thoracic spine curvature

A

Kyphosis

21
Q

Abnormal or exaggerated lateral curvature of the spine

A

scoliosis

22
Q

Bony structures connected directly to the vertebral body

A

pedicles

23
Q

Most posterior aspect of a typical vertebrae

A

spinous process

24
Q

Where is the articular pillar located on cervical vertebrae

A

between the inferior and superior articular processes

LRA 223 Vertebral Column terminology (2 decks)

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