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7 Cards in this Set
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What is the body of the axis to extends into the atlas?
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The dens (Odontoid process)
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Why is the atlas the widest vertebrae?
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Because it articulates with the skull
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What portion of the skull articulates with the atlas?
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The occipital condyle
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What motion does C1/Occipital condyle joint allow?
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Flexion/Extension
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What motion does the atlanto-axial joint allow?
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Rotation
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What two sets of ligaments maintain the dens in the atlas?
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Alar ligaments (check)
Transverse ligament of the atlas |
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What are the prevertebral muscles?
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Rectus capitus lateralis
Rectus capitus anterior Longus capitus Longus Colli |
