Upper Cervical Spine (C1 - C2)

Question 1

Where does nodding happen?

Answer 1

BETWEEN OCCIPUT and C1

Question 2

C1 and C2 are ____________ vertebrae.

Answer 2

ATYPICAL

Question 3

What is the name of the vertebrae designed to support the occipital region of the skull?

Answer 3

ATLAS - C1

Question 4

The atlas (C1) has an articular facet for ______.

Answer 4

DENS

Question 5

The transverse foramen allows for passage of which artery?

*** hint - passes from C6 - C1

Answer 5

VERTEBRAL ARTERY

Question 6

What is the ligament on the tubercle on the atlas (C1)?

Answer 6

TRANSVERSE LIGAMENT OF ATLAS

Question 7

C1 does NOT have 2 key features which most other vertebrae have. What are those features?

Answer 7

NO VERTEBRAL BODY
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NO SPINOUS PROCESS

Question 8

What is the aka for C2?

Answer 8

THE AXIS

Question 9

What is the aka for the strong odontoid process which rises from the upper surface of the body of C2?

Answer 9

DENS

Question 10

What type of joint is found at the anterior articular facet of the axis (C2)?

Answer 10

PIVOT JOINT

Question 11

The spinous process of C2 is bifid, also known as what?

Answer 11

BIFURCATE

Question 12

Name the SPs which are bifid?

Answer 12

C2 - C6