Cervical spine bones

Question 1

Upper segment vert

Answer 1

C1 & C2 vertebrae

Question 2

Upper segment joints

Answer 2

A/O & A/A joints
Connecting ligaments

Question 3

Lower segment vert

Answer 3

C3-C7 vertebrae

Question 4

Lower segment joints

Answer 4

C2/3-C7/T1 joints
Connecting ligaments

Question 5

“Sensory Platform”

Answer 5

The cervical spine can be thought of as the sensory platform to support and allow movement of the head

allows us to turn our head so we can see

Question 6

“Typical” Cervical Vertebrae

Answer 6

C3 – C6

Question 7

“Atypical” Cervical Vertebrae:

Answer 7

C1, C2, C7

These do not have all the typical properties of spinal vert

Question 8

Body of Typical Cervical Vertebra size

Answer 8

Relatively small
Transversely broad

Question 9

where are Uncinate processes found

Answer 9

on posterolateral part of superior surface

Question 10

Anterior rim of inferior surface face what direction

Answer 10

projects downward

Question 11

Vertebral foramen in the cervical region

Answer 11

is relatively large and triangular

the spinal cord is the largest in this region

Question 12

Pedicles vertebral notches in typical c-vert

Answer 12

Superior and inferior vertebral notches are about equal in depth

Question 13

Laminae in c-vert

Answer 13

Elongated, broad

Question 14

Spinous process in c-vert

Answer 14

Short & bifid (C2-C6)

Question 15

Articular pillars

Answer 15

Column formed by sup & inf artic processes

C2 –C7 facet – they form a column that is not seen in the other areas of the back

Question 16

orientation of superior art facet

Answer 16

Superior facets face up & back

Question 17

orientation of inferior art facet

Answer 17

Inferior facets face down & forward

Question 18

Transverse processes

Answer 18

Anterior & posterior roots that terminate in anterior & posterior tubercles with intertubercular lamella between

Question 19

Transverse foramen

Answer 19

in the middle of the TP for the vertebral​ artery

Question 20

Intervertebral foramen formed by

Answer 20

Formed between superior and inferior notches of adjacent pedicles

Posterior wall formed by articular pillar

Anterior wall formed by uncinate process and IV disc

Question 21

C1 - Atlas body

Answer 21

has none

Question 22

C1 - Atlas SP

Answer 22

has no true one

Question 23

lateral masses of the atlas​ are connected by

Answer 23

connected in front by anterior arch and behind by posterior arch

Question 24

C1 Anterior Arch

Answer 24

Anterior tubercle on anterior surface

Facet for dens on posterior surface

Question 25

C1 Lateral Masses- Superior facets

Answer 25

Concave & elongated with restricted middle Face up & medially hold the O

Question 26

C1 Lateral Masses - Inferior facets

Answer 26

Flat, circular Face down & medially

Question 27

C1 Lateral Masse additional surfaces other then​ the facets

Answer 27

Tubercle for attachment of transverse ligament

Question 28

C1 Posterior Arch parts

Answer 28

Posterior tubercle Superior surface has groove for vertebral artery

Question 29

C1 Posterior Arch post tub

Answer 29

Posterior tubercle represents spinous process

Question 30

C1 Transverse Processes

Answer 30

Long and broad Well adapted as levers for mm that act to rotate head Transverse foramen for vertebral artery

Question 31

vertebral art path

Answer 31

travels through the transverse foramen and the at C1 goes through the groove for the vert art and the travels to supply the brain

Question 32

C1 and c2 relationship

Answer 32

C2 is the Pivot on which the atlas rotates

Question 33

C2 - Axis superior vs. inferior

Answer 33

Superior half has special features Inferior half resembles typical cervical vertebra

Question 34

C2 Dens other name

Answer 34

(Odontoid Process)

Question 35

C2 Dens extends from where on the vert

Answer 35

Extends up from body

Question 36

C2 Dens parts

Answer 36

Anteriorly, facet for anterior arch of atlas Posteriorly, facet for transverse ligament Apex – attachment for apical ligament Sides – attachments for alar ligaments

Question 37

C2 - Axis ossifiaction centers

Answer 37

C2 has 5 primary centers of ossification 2 of which are for the dens

Question 38

typical vert ossification centers

Answer 38

Typical vertebra has 3 primary centers of ossification One for the body One on each side for the vertebral arch

Question 39

C2 - Axis body direction

Answer 39

Anteriorly, downward projection from inferior surface

Question 40

C2 - Axis pedicales notches

Answer 40

Inferior notch is deeper, and the superior notch is more shallow

Question 41

C2 - Axis Laminae

Answer 41

Relatively broad

Question 42

C2 Spinous Process

Answer 42

Bifid Large Good lever for muscles which extend, retract and rotate head

Question 43

C2 Transverse Processes

Answer 43

Relatively small Single tubercle at apex Transverse foramen for vertebral artery

Question 44

C2 Articular Processes- superior

Answer 44

Large oval facets face up and slightly lat’ly Don’t form articular pillars with inferior processes, because are aligned anterior to them

Question 45

C2 Articular Processes- inferior

Answer 45

Located at junction of pedicles and laminae Facets angled downwards and forwards as in typical cervical vertebrae

Question 46

C7 other name

Answer 46

Vertebra Prominens

Question 47

C7 SP

Answer 47

Thick, horizontally aligned Single tubercle

Question 48

C7 TP

Answer 48

Large, especially posterior tubercle Transverse foramen