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32 Cards in this Set
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Name the strong, fibrous ligament that prevents hyperextension of the vertebral column.
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anterior longitudinal ligament
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Where on the spinal column do the uncovertebral joints reside?
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C3-C6
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A failure of the posterior longitudinal ligament will result in what type of injury?
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herniation of the nucleus pulposus
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Which ligament is found within the vertebral canal on the posterior aspect?
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posterior longitudinal ligament
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Plane synovial joints between the superior and inferior articular facets
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zygapophysial joints
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Which ligament is responsible for maintaining normal curvature of the spine?
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ligamenta flava
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Ligaments between adjacent spinous processes
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interspinous ligaments
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Ligament that resists abrupt flexion and separation of the vertebral lamina
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ligamenta flava
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Ligament that merges with the nuchal ligament
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supraspinous ligament
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Connect adjacent transverse processes
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intertransverse ligaments
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The zygapophysial joints are innervated by the articular branches of the ______________.
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posterior ramus
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How many nerves innervate each facet joint?
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2, one above and one below
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The ________joints allows you to nod your head.
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alanto-occipital
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The alanto-occipital membranes connect the arches of C1 to the margin of __________.
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foramin magnum
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When shaking your head "no", you are using the ________ joints.
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alanto-axial
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The inferior articular facet of C1 articulates with __________
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superior articular facet of C2
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Where on the vertebral column will you find the lateral alantoaxial joints?
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inferior facet C1 and superior facet C2
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Name the pivot joint formed by the articulation of dens and the anterior arch of C1
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medial alantoaxial joint
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The transverse ligament of the atlas, superior longitudinal bands, and inferior longitudinal bands are collectively called __________ ligaments
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Cruciate (cruciform)
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The inferior longitudinal band extends from the transverse ligament to__________
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occipital bone
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The alar ligaments prevent excessive __________.
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rotation
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Covers alar and transverse ligaments
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tectorial membrane
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The tectorial membrane extends from the body of C2 to the surface of _________.
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occipital bone
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Continuation of the posterior longitudinal ligament
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tectorial membrane
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A man has severely injured his neck in an accident, and you suspect damage to the transverse ligament. What will happen if this ligament is ruptured?
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The DENS will depress the spinal cord (at C2) leading to the patients death.
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Why is the cervical enlargement larger than the lumbar enlargement?
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Cervical enlargement is responsible for FINE MOTOR SKILLS
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The anterior portion of each thoracic and lumbar vertebrae is shorter than the posterior portion. Why is this important?
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Allows for primary curvature of the spine
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At what stage in human development do we see the cervical curvature develop?
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When an infant begins to raise his head
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True or False?
Weight bearing causes the differences in thickness of the IV discs. |
True
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The hunchback of Notre Dame suffered from exaggerated ______
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kyphosis
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You have diagnosed an elderly gentleman with increased lumbar lordosis. What physical characteristic led you to this conclusion?
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stomach is pushed forward in a very exaggerated manner
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The __________ flexors resist increased thoracic kyphosis
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lumbar
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