Week 3 Flashcards
The raised ridges along the lateral sides of the superior vertebral plateau are from the ____
The raised ridges along the lateral sides of the superior vertebral plateau are from the uncinate processes
The uncinate processes from the superior and inferior vertebral form ___
The uncinate processes from the superior and inferior process form unciform joints
Why aren’t unciform joints considered synovial?
They lack hyaline cartilage, subcontral bone, synovium and a joint capsule
Where does the facet/ZPJ joints of the superior vertebra face?
Upwards and backwards
Where does the facet/ZPJ joints of the inferior vertebra face?
Forward and downward
ZPJ’s together with the uncovertebral Joints
considered to make an important contribution to stability by ___ and thereby, protecting the IVD from severe torsion strain
ZPJ’s together with the uncovertebral Joints
considered to make an important contribution to stability by restraining excessive movement and thereby, protecting the IVD from severe torsion strain
ZPJ’s in ____ spine do not protect IVD as much as they do in ___ Spine
ZPJ’s in Cervical spine do not protect IVD as much as they do in Lumbar Spine
The uncovertebral/unciform joints are also known as the ___ or the ___
The uncovertebral/unciform joints are also known as the Joints of Luschka or the lateral interbody joints
The Uncinate processes grow upwards
from the ___ aspect of each lateral
vertebral margin towards the vertebral
body above
The Uncinate processes grow upwards
from the superior aspect of each lateral
vertebral margin towards the vertebral
body above
The uncinate processes grow from the ___
The uncinate processes grow from the * loose vascular fibrous tissue lateral to the annulus*
The uncinate processes have grown enough by age 7 – 8 yrs to form a sort of ____ on each side of the disc
The uncinate processes have grown enough by age 7 – 8 yrs to form a sort of adventitious joint (UV joint) on each side of the disc
UV joint lined by ___ and a thin
fibrous “capsule” limits each joint cleft
laterally
UV joint lined by fibrocartilage and a thin
fibrous “capsule” limits each joint cleft
laterally
From what level to what level does the uncovertebral joints build up?
From C3-C7
True or false
UV joints do not have synovial fluid
True
True or false
UV joints have interstitial fluid around the
joint and surrounding surfaces
True
Why does the stability of the cervical spine depends on the integrity of the ZPJ, posterior musculature and ligaments?
Arrangement of these UV joints not seen as adding stability to the C spine, hence, stability more dependent upon integrity of ZPJ’s and posterior musculature and ligaments
The most important aspect of the UV joint is it’s effect on the ___
The most important aspect of the UV joint is it’s effect on the development of the cervical IVD
As the uncus starts to grow the disc begins
to ___
As the uncus starts to grow the disc begins to ‘split’ and ‘fissure
Formation of UV joints effectively narrows ___ within which translatory movements accompanying flexion take place
Formation of UV joints effectively narrows horizontal band within which translatory movements accompanying flexion take place
Presence of the UV joints results in ____ into the annulus from the UV joints
Presence of the UV joints results in medial extension of horizontal fissures into the
annulus from the UV joints
Where does C2 disc refer pain to?
Only disc that refers pain superiorly into the head – may be common source of headaches
Where does C5, C6 and C7 discs refer pain t?
Lower motion segments – refer into the UE and usually proximal to elbow
Characteristically – pain spreads in a line on the ___ and or ___ aspect of the upper arm in and around the triceps muscles
Characteristically – pain spreads in a line on the lateral and/or posterior aspect of the upper arm in and around the triceps muscles
Why dont we see prolapses,
extrusions or sequestration of nuclear
material in the cervical spine?
We don’t see prolapses, extrusions or sequestration of nuclear material because of the presence of the UV joints and development of the ‘bivalve disc’
How is the horizontal fissuring of the annulus in the cervical spine?
- Begins towards end of first decade of life
- Is universal in adult cervical discs
- Often almost completely divides posterior
2/3 of disc in later life
What happens in the cervical spine by 25?
By age 25, fissuring spreads throughout IVD,
and the nucleus (upper 4) disappears
The fissuring frequently extends right through the IVD between the 2 UV joints, leaving only the ___ relatively intact
The fissuring frequently extends right through the IVD between the 2 UV joints, leaving only the anterior annulus relatively intact
Such extensive fissuring changes the IVD, in middle life, from a structure which deforms around a central nucleus on movement (like L Spine), to a ____ with a ‘gliding joint’ between its upper and lower parts,
which allows translation of several mm forwards and backwards in full F and E
Such extensive fissuring changes the IVD, in middle life, from a structure which deforms around a central nucleus on movement (like L Spine), to a bipartite disc with a ‘gliding joint’ between its upper and lower parts,
which allows translation of several mm forwards and backwards in full F and E
What is the suboccipital region?
The joint between the occiput and the atlas
What joints form the craniovertebral joints?
- Atlanto-occipital (0-C1)
- Atlanto-axial (C1 – C2)
What are the ligaments that support the sub-occipital joints?
- ALL
- PLL
- Ligamentum Flavum
- Interspinous ligament
- Supraspinous ligament…. with a twist(ligamentum nuchae)
The PLL terminates at the ___ and becomes the tectorial membrane as it moves upwards
The PLL terminates at the back of C2 and becomes the tectorial membrane as it moves upwards
___ ligament is coming from the dens to the arch of C1
Alar ligament is coming from the dens to the arch of C1
The accessory parts of the tectorial membrane comes from ___ to ___
The accessory parts of the tectorial membrane comes from C2 to C1
What are the three things that form the cruciate membrane?
- Superior longitudinal band
- Transverse cervical ligament
- Inferior longitudinal band
The ___ membrane is coming from the atlas to the occiput?
The posterior atlanto-occipital membrane
The membrane going from the atlas to the axis is the ___ membrane
The membrane going from the atlas to the axis is the posterior atlanto-axial membrane
The ligaments that binds the lamina of C2 to the rest of the cervical membranes is called __
The ligaments that binds the lamina of C2 to the rest of the cervical membranes is called ligamentum flavum
The ligamentum flavum is continuous with the posterior atlanto-axial membrane and posterior atlanto-occipital membrane
The ligamentum flavum is continuous with the ___ membrane and the posterior ___ membrane
The tectorial membrane becomes the ___ at the junction of C2 and C3
The tectorial membrane becomes the PLL at the junction of C2 and C3
The ____ membrane comes from the arch of C1 to the anterior surface of the foramen magnum
The anterior atlanto-occipital membrane comes from the arch of C1 to the anterior surface of the foramen magnum
The ___ membrane goes from the arch of C1 to the base of C2 and the base between C2 and C3
The anterior atlanto-axial membrane goes from the arch of C1 to the base of C2 and the base between C2 and C3
The anterior atlanto-axial membrane continuous on as the ____
The anterior atlanto-axial membrane continuous on as the ALL
Most of the movement that occurs when nodding is between which levels?
The occiput and C1
What are the two movements that happens in the sagittal plane?
Flexion-extension (rotational and translatory movement)
Anterior translation during extension is greater at ___ than at ___
Anterior translation during extension is greater at Occiput-C1 than at C1-2
C1 translates ___ relative to C2 and inferiorly relative to ___, greatest at C1-2 during translational movement flexion-extension
C1 translates inferiorly relative to C2 and inferiorly relative to occiput, greatest at C1-2 during translational movement flexion-extension
There is a greater amount of rotation effect at C1-2 compared to 0-C1 during what motion?
Rotation of the head to the left or right
Rotation of the head to the left or the right happens in which plane, and what is going on in the other planes?
Transverse plane. Insignificant movement in other 2 planes
There is no significant difference in amount
of movement at each joint during which motion?
Lateral flexion
During lateral flexion, both joint exhibit ipsilateral axial rotation, which is greater at ____
During lateral flexion, both joint exhibit ipsilateral axial rotation, which is greater at C1-2
In the upper cervical spine, when you flex and extend, it is mainly the ___t on the ___ movement
In the upper cervical spine, when you flex and extend, it is mainly the occiput on the atlas(C1) movement
What does it indicate when a person experiences pain with nodding?
There is a problem with the atlanto-occipital joint
What does it indicate when a person experiences pain with rotation to the left or the right at the start of movement?
There is a problem with C1-2 the atlanto-axial joint
What are the most superficial muscles of the suboccipital region?
Trapezius and sternocleidomastoid
What muscle fibers run superiorly and laterally deep to the sternocleidomastoid?
Splenius
Splenius capitis inserts into the ___ and splenius doesn’t
Splenius capitis inserts into the head and splenius doesn’t
Running deep to the splenius capitis is the ____
Running deep to the splenius capitis is the semispinalis capitis
The muscles that form the suboccipital region is ___ in total
The muscles that form the suboccipital region is 8 in total, 4 on each side in total
What are the muscles that make up the suboccipital muscles?
- Rectus capitis posterior major
- Rectus capitis posterior minor
- Obliquus capitis inferior
- Obliquus capitis superior
Rectus capitis posterior major is coming from __ to ___
Rectus capitis posterior major is coming from spinous process C2 to occiput
Rectus capitis posterior minor is coming from __ to ___
Rectus capitis posterior minor is coming from posterior arch C1 to occiput
Obliquus capitis inferior is coming from __ to ___
Obliquus capitis inferior is coming from spinous process C2 to transverse process C1 .
Obliquus capitis superior is coming from __ to ___
Obliquus capitis superior is coming from transverse process C1 to occiput
What is the nerve supply to the muscles of the suboccipital region?
The posterior primary ramus of suboccipital nerve. C1 nerve root
The posterior ramus of C2 is called the __
The posterior ramus of C2 is called the greater occipital nerve
The posterior ramus of C1 is called the __
The posterior ramus of C1 is called then lesser occipital nerve
___ muscle is a capitis muscle, but it does not attach to the head
Obliquus capitis inferior muscle is a capitis muscle, but it does not attach to the head
What are the boundaries of the suboccipital triangle?
- Inferiorly: Obliquus capitis inferior
- Medially: Rectus capitis posterior major
- Laterally: Obliquus capitis superior
What is the blood supply of the suboccipital region?
The vertebral artery
The right and left artery come together to form the ___ artery
The right and left artery come together to form the basilar artery
What are the muscles in the deep layer of the anterior cervical musculature?
- Longus colli
- Rectus capitis anterior
- Rectus capitis lateralis
What are the muscles in the intermediate layer of the anterior cervical musculature?
- Scalenes
- Longus capitis
What are the muscles in the hyoid layer of the anterior cervical musculature?
- Suprahyoid
- Infrahyoid
What are the muscles in the superficial layer of the anterior cervical musculature?
- Sternocleidomastoid (SCM)
- Platysma
The deep muscles of the anterior cervical musculature are the ____ muscles
The deep muscles of the anterior cervical musculature are the stabilizing muscles
The deep muscles of the anterior cervical musculature provide ____ stability for the level of the spine
The deep muscles of the anterior cervical musculature provide intersegmental stability for the level of the spine
The intermediate muscles of the anterior cervical musculature provide ___ and ___
The intermediate muscles of the anterior cervical musculature provide stability and mobility
The hyoid muscles primarily function to control the hyoid and therefore the ____ and __
The hyoid muscles primarily function to control the hyoid and therefore the larynx and pharynx
The ____ muscles are integral in eating, swallowing, and speaking
The hyoid muscles are integral in eating, swallowing, and speaking
The superficial muscles of the anterior cervical musculature are primarily involved in ___
The superficial muscles of the anterior cervical musculature are primarily involved in large scale movements
What are the 3 parts of longus colli?
- Superior oblique
- Vertical intermediate
- Inferior oblique
The superior oblique part of the longus colli runs obliquely from the ___ to the ___
The superior oblique of the longus colli runs obliquely from the transverse processes to the midline of the cervical spine
The vertical intermediate part of the longus colli runs vertically from the ___ to the ___
The vertical intermediate part of the longus colli runs vertically from the anterior vertebrae to the anterior vertebrae below and so
Why won’t the inferior oblique be easily seen?
It is so far down into the CT junction that the presence of the sternum and clavicles blocks it
Rectus capitis anterior is coming from ___ to the ___
Rectus capitis anterior is coming from the transverse process of C1 to the occiput
Rectus capitis lateralis is coming from ___ to the ___
Rectus capitis lateralis is coming from the transverse process of C1 to the occiput
What are the 3 parts of the scalenus muscle?
- Scalenus posterior
- Scalenus medius
- Scalenus anterior
Scalenus posterior runs from ___to ___
Scalenus posterior runs from the posterior tubercles of the transverse processes to the second rib
Scalenus medius runs from ___to ___
Scalenus medius runs from the posterior tubercles of the transverse processes to the first rib
Scalenus anterior runs from ___to ___
Scalenus anterior runs from the posterior tubercles of the transverse processes to the first rib
The interscalenus space is between the __ and the ____
The interscalenus space is between the scalenus anterior and the scalenus medius
Longus captitis is coming from ____ and inserting ___
Longus captitis is coming from the transverse processes of C4- 6 and inserting to the cranium
The suprahyoid muscles connect the hyoid to the ___
The suprahyoid muscles connect the hyoid to the cranium
What are the muscles of the suprahyoid?
- Mylohyoid
- Geniohyoid
- Stylohyoid and digastric muscles
The infrahyoid muscles connects the hyoid to the ___, ___ and ___
The infrahyoid muscles connects the hyoid to the sternum, clavicle and scapula