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1
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What joint classifications are present for the coccyx?

A

Cartilaginous (Amphiarthrosis) symphysis and fibrous (amphiarthrosis) Syndesmosis

2
Q

What forms the posterior boundary for the first coccygeal spinal nerve intervertebral foramen?

A

Sacral Cornu, coccygeal Cornu, superficial posterior sacrococcygeal ligament, intercornual ligament

3
Q

What forms the anterior boundary for the first coccygeal spinal nerve intervertebral foramen?

A

Vertebral body S5, vertebral Co1, deep posterior sacrococcygeal ligament, intervertebral disc

4
Q

Superior articular facets of which vertebrae will be oriented backward, upward, and medial?

A

C1, C3-C7, L1-L5, S1

5
Q

Superior articular facets of which segments will be oriented backward, upward, and lateral?

A

C2, T1-T12

6
Q

Inferior articular facets of which segments will be oriented forward, lateral, and downward?

A

C2-C6, T12, L1-L5

7
Q

Inferior articular facets of which segments will be oriented forward, medial, and downward?

A

C7, T1-T11

8
Q

Which segment has the only inferior articular facet to face backward?

A

C1

9
Q

What directions will all superior articular facets face?

A

Backward and upward

10
Q

Which segments will have facets that are specifically shaped as “concave”?

A

C1, L1-L5, S1 superior articular facets

11
Q

Which segments will have facets that are specifically shaped as “convex”?

A

T12, L1-L5 inferior articular facets

12
Q

What is the definition of spondylosis?

A

A vertebral condition

13
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What is the definition of spondylolysis?

A

A vertebral separation of vertebral cleavage

14
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What is the definition of spondylolisthesis?

A

A vertebral slippage

15
Q

What is the current limited definition of spondylosis?

A

A vertebral condition that is acquired or age-related

16
Q

What is the location of spondylolysis that will be stressed in Spinal II?

A

A separation along the pars interarticularis (defect in the pars interarticularis or pars defect)

17
Q

What is the incidence of spondylolysis in the general population?

A

A range of 2.6% to 10%

18
Q

What is the geographic or ethnic bias for a higher incidence of spondylolysis?

A

The native Alaskan (Inuit) population

19
Q

What does lumbar spondylolysis appear to be related to?

A

The uniquely human upright stance or erect posture

20
Q

What is the gender bias and locational base associated with lumbar spondylolysis?

A

Men at L5/S1; women at L4/L5

21
Q

What muscles attach to the coccyx?

A

Ischiococcygeus and levator ani