Week 7 Flashcards
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What are the 6 core tasks for movement?
Explain why when the left leg moves forward, the acetabulum moves anteriorly in transverse plane
Explain each step
What is the position of the vertebra in lordosis/kyphosis?
What is a functional vertebral unit?
What are the main anterior, middle, and posterior structures?
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What are the levels of upper and lower cervical spine?
What are the cervical motions?
How many facets are in the cervical vertebra (C3-C6)?
10
2 superior, 2 inferior, 4 costal (ribs), 2 uncinate (curved)
What is this? Motions?
Atlas (C1)
What is this? Motions?
Atlanto-axial joint (C1-2) Motions: medial/lateral rotation, shaking head “no”, 50% of the total rotation of the entire cervical spine
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What are the main atlanto-occipital ligaments (C0-1)?
What are the main atlanto-axial ligaments (C1-2)?
Which ligaments provide stability in the upper cervical spine by limiting rotation?
(When Alar is affected, it increases vulnerability to spinal cord or vertebral artery)
Alar ligament
Apical ligament
Transverse ligament
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List the ligaments and their roles for the lower cervical spine C2-7
- Intertransverse ligament: connects one transverse process to another. Provides stability in the transverse plane
- Longitudinal Ligament (ALL): Runs along the anterior vertebral bodies and intervertebral discs, limiting excessive extension.
- Posterior Longitudinal Ligament (PLL): Runs along the posterior vertebral bodies and intervertebral discs, limiting excessive flexion.
- Ligamentum Flavum: Connects adjacent laminae, providing elastic recoil after flexion and preventing excessive motion.
- Interspinous Ligament: Connects adjacent spinous processes, resisting excessive flexion.
- Supraspinous Ligament: Runs along the tips of the spinous processes and provides further resistance to excessive flexion.
- Nuchal Ligament (Ligamentum Nuchae): A thickened continuation of the supraspinous ligament in the cervical region. It serves as a strong midline attachment for muscles and provides postural support, resisting hyperflexion.
- Facet Joint Capsules: Surround the facet (zygapophyseal) joints and limit excessive motion while guiding movement.
List the ligaments and their roles for C0-C1
The main ligaments supporting this joint are:
* Anterior Atlanto-Occipital Membrane (AO Membrane): A continuation of the anterior longitudinal ligament, it limits excessive extension.
* Posterior Atlanto-Occipital Membrane (PO Membrane): A continuation of the ligamentum flavum, it limits excessive flexion.
* Tectorial Membrane: A continuation of the posterior longitudinal ligament, it helps stabilize the craniovertebral junction.
List the ligaments and their roles for C1-C2
The key stabilizing ligaments include:
* Transverse Ligament of the Atlas: Part of the cruciform ligament, it holds the dens of C2 against the anterior arch of C1, preventing anterior translation of C1.
* Alar Ligaments: Attach from the dens to the occipital condyles and limit excessive rotation.
* Tectorial Membrane: A continuation of the posterior longitudinal ligament, providing additional stability.
List the ligaments and their roles for C0-C2
- Alar Ligaments: Connect the dens of C2 to the occipital condyles, limiting excessive rotation and lateral flexion.
- Apical Ligament: Connects the tip of the dens to the occipital bone, providing minor stability.
- Transverse Ligament (Part of Cruciform Ligament): Restricts excessive anterior displacement of C1 over C2.
How many nerve roots exit from the cervical spine?
8