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How many vertebraes (in the vertebral column) we have? Specify the corresponding sections
32–34 vertebrae in 5 sections


Sacrum 5 (fused)
Coccyx 3–5 (fused)

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Name the curvatures of the spine that we have
4 curvatures:
– Cervical
– Thoracic
– Lumbar
– Sacral
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What are the primary curvatures?
– Thoracic
– Sacral
What are the secondary curvatures?
– Cervical
– Lumbar
How are the primary curvatures?
CONCAVE anteriorly

concave = OUTWARD curvature
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How are the secondary curvatures?
CONVEX anteriorly
convex = INWARD curvature
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Which curvatures mature throughout early–life growth and development

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Definition of KYPHOSIS
= excessive outward curvature of the spine

–> in CERVICAL section of the column vertebrae
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Definition of LORDOSIS
= excessive inward curvature of the spine.
–> in LUMBOSACRAL section of the column vertebrae
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Definition of SCOLIOSIS
= abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.
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What are the mvmts of the vetebral column?
– Flexion/ extension
– Lateral flexion
– Rotation
What is this? And which parts are responsible for it?
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Rotation
– of the HEAD& NECK: by CERVICAL spine
– of the UPPER TRUNK: by THORACIC spine
What is this? And which parts are responsible for it?
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Flexion/ extension
by CERVICAL & LUMBAR spine
What is this?
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Lateral flexion
by CERVICAL & LUMBAR spine
Which section do the vertebral column increase in size?
From
cervical
to
lumbar

(so Secondary curvature)
TYPICAL FEATURE OF A VERTEBRAE –
Where is the vertebral body?
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TYPICAL FEATURE OF A VERTEBRAE – What is this?
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Pedicule
TYPICAL FEATURE OF A VERTEBRAE –
Where is the lamina?
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TYPICAL FEATURE OF A VERTEBRAE –What is this?
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Transverse process
TYPICAL FEATURE OF A VERTEBRAE – Where is the spinous process?
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TYPICAL FEATURE OF A VERTEBRAE – What is this?
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Vertebral foramen
TYPICAL FEATURE OF A VERTEBRAE – Where are the articular facets? (sup. and inf.)
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TYPICAL FEATURE OF A VERTEBRAE – Where is the vertebral/ neural arch?
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TYPICAL VERTEBRAE FEATURES summary
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Orientation of the ARTICULAR PROCESS in all the sections
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What is this? And in which section we can find it?
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Uncinated process – on the cervical vertebrae
Definition of BIFID.
Bifid = division into 2 segments


We can find it on the spinous process (bifid spinous process) of the cervical vertebrae


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Which section has a LARGE vertebral foramen?
Cervical
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Summary of

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Identify this
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The atlas, with these features
Atypical features of the ATLAS (C1)
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Identify this
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The axis, with these features
Atypical features of the AXIS (C2)
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Where are the costal facets?
On the transverse processes => transverse costal facet
On which section can we find the transverse costal facet?
On the thoracic vertebrae


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How is the THORACIC spinous process?
Long, narrow, sloping
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How is the VERTEBRAL BODY of the thoracic process?
Heart–shaped vertebral body
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Summary of Thoracic Vertebral (T1–T12) Features
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How is the VERTEBRAL BODY of the lumbar process?
Kidney–Shaped Vertebral Body
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How is the LUMBAR spinous process?
Short, Wide
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Summary of Lumbar (L1–L5) Vertebral Features
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Identify this
(anterior view)
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Sacrum process
Where is the transverse ridge on the sacrum process?
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Identify this


Posterior view
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medial sacral crest
anterior view
Where is the Sacral Promontory on the Sacrum section?
At the BASE of the sacrum
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Definition & position of the Sacral Ala
Sacral Ala = " wings" on the sacrum
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Where are the Anterior & Posterior Sacral Foramina?
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Identify this
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Sacral Hiatus


superior view
Summary of Sacral Vertebral (S1–S4) Features
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Identify this
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Coccyx section
Identify A, B, C
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JOINT of the vertebral column – where is the

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JOINT of the vertebral column – Which joint is between the uncinated processes?
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Uncovertebral Joint (Of Luschka)
In total, how many joints of the vertebral column we have? Name their names & positions
5, divided into 2 types of joints (cranial–vertebral & vertebral joint)
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How many atlanto–axial joints there are?
3
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The MEDIAN atlanto–axial joint is held together by what?
The transverse ligament
What are the mvmts of Atlanto–occipital & Atlanto–axial joint?
*Atlanto–occipital: neck flexion and extension
(permits motion of nodding “yes”)


*Atlanto–axial: head rotation (skull and atlas rotate on axis; rotating head to say “no”)
Atlanto–occipital = between the occipital condyles on the base of the skull and lateral masses of the atlas.


–Illustrate them–
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Identify A and B
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A = Alar ligaments
B = Transverse ligament


of the ATLANTO–AXIAL JOINT
The Nucleus Pulposus and the Annulus fibrosus – Definition and location (on which vertebral joint?)
*Nucleus Pulposus = "NOYAU" of the Intervertebral disc
*Annulus fibrosus = RING (outer & inner ring)
of the Intervertebral disc



Intervertebral disc = of the INTERVERTEBRAL JOINT
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Identify this
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UNCOVERTEBRAL JOINT (of Luschka)


–––between uncinated process (of the cervical vertebrae)–––
In which joint we can find Hernia – Disc protrusion
and


How many types of Hernia there are?
Intervertebral joint


2 types:
1. CENTRAL herniation
2. POSTEROLATERAL herniation
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Identify this joint
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ZYGAPOPHYSEAL joint
(between articular processes)
Classification of INTERVERTEBRAL & ZYGAPOPHYSEAL joints?
– Intervertebral joint: solid – symphysis joint


– Zygapophyseal joint: synovial, plane/ gliding joint
LIGAMENT of the vertebral column – Identify A, B, C, D, E
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On CORONAL plane, how can we see and identify these ligaments?
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LIGAMENTUM NUCHAE vs SUPRASPINAL LIGAMENT
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Describe common injuries of the spine
1. Hyperextension of the neck
2. Whiplash injury – Hyperextension
3. "Hangman's fracture"
Hyperextension of the neck – What structures are disrupted?
– Fracture of the posterior arch elements (pedicle, spine)


– Intervertebral disc injury
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Whiplash injury–Hyperextension – What structures are disrupted?
– Tear–drop fracture and dislocation of vertebrae


– Torn anterior longitudinal ligament
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"Hangman's fracture" – What structures are disrupted?
– Disruption of:
* C2/C3 disc
* anterior longitudinal ligament
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