Cervical Spine Part 1

Question 1

The cervical spine is made up of ___ vertebrae consisting of ___ facet joints, which are classified as synovial joints.

Answer 1

7 Vertebrae
14 Facet Joints

Question 2

There are ___ cervical nerve roots that are each named for the vertebra below it.

Answer 2

8 Cervical Nerve Roots

Question 3

T/F - The upper 4 facet joints in T1 and T2 are often included in the examination of the cervical spine.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The ________ facets of the cervical spine face upward, backward and medially.

Answer 4

Superior Facets

Question 5

The ________ facets of the cervical spine face downward, forward and laterally.

Answer 5

Inferior Facets

Question 6

Rotation and side flexion in the cervical spine require _______ movement between bilateral facet joints.

Answer 6

Coupled Movement

Question 7

The normal lordotic curve of the cervical spine is ___ to ___ degrees.

Answer 7

30-40 degrees

Question 8

T/F - The greatest amount of flexion and extension in the cervical spine occurs at C4-C5, hence why it is the most commonly injured/degenerated level.

Answer 8

False - The greatest amount of flexion and extension in the cervical spine occurs at C5-C6, hence why it is the most commonly injured/degenerated level.

Question 9

The TVPs of the cervical spine are made up of 2 parts:
1) ________ Portion = provides the foramen for the vertebral body
2) _________ Portion = contains the 2 articular facets

Answer 9

1) Anterior Portion
2) Posterior Portion

Question 10

The _____ cervical spine, also known as _________________, consists of C0-C2.

Answer 10

Upper Cervical Spine
Cervicoencephalic

Question 11

T/F - The cervicoencephalic region has no intervertebral discs.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

The atlanto-occipital joint is between ___ and ___ in the cervical spine. Flexion and extension range is ___ to ___ degrees, while ____ _______ range is 10 degrees.

Answer 12

C0 and C1
15-20 degrees
Side Flexion

Question 13

The atlanto-axial joint is between ___ and ___ in the cervical spine. Flexion and extension is ___ degrees, side flexion is ___ degrees and ________ is 50 degrees.

Answer 13

C1 and C2
10 degrees
5 degrees
Rotation

Question 14

T/F - The most mobile articulation of the spine is C0-C1.

Answer 14

False - The most mobile articulation of the spine is C1-C2.

Question 15

The articulation between the anterior arch of the atlas and the odontoid process of the axis supported by the transverse ligament is classified as a _____ joint, also known as a __________ joint.

Answer 15

Pivot Joint
Trochoidal Joint

Question 16

T/F - The first palpable spinous process of the cervical spine is C2.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Clinical significance of the ___ vertebra includes:
1) VBA (Vertebral Basilar Artery)
2) Os Odontoideum
3) Rheumatoid Arthritis

Answer 17

C2

Question 18

The _____ cervical spine, also known as _______________, consists of C3-C7.

Answer 18

Lower Cervical Spine
Cervicobrachial

Question 19

Cervical spinous processes and transverse process present strictly for muscle __________ purposes.

Answer 19

Muscle Attachment

Question 20

Lateral musculature of the cervical spine is closely involved with the brachial ______ and thus its pathology.

Answer 20

Brachial Plexus

Question 21

Imbalances in muscles of the cervical spine give rise to pain and contribute to secondary _________.

Answer 21

Secondary Headaches

Question 22

What are the available movements at the atlanto-occipital joint (C0-C1)?

Answer 22

Flexion/Extension & Lateral Flexion

Question 23

What are the available movements at the atlanto-axial joint (C1-C2)?

Answer 23

Rotation, Flexion/Extension & Lateral Flexion

Question 24

What are the available movements for the intracervical region (C2-C7)?

Answer 24

Flexion/Extension, Rotation & Lateral Flexion

Question 25

What are the available movements across the craniocervical region (C0-C7)?

Answer 25

Flexion/Extension, Rotation & Lateral Flexion

Question 26

The _______ position for the cervical spine is midway between flexion and extension.

Answer 26

Resting Position

Question 27

The close packed position for the cervical position is full _________.

Answer 27

Full Extension

Question 28

T/F - The capsular pattern for the cervical spine in order of most to least limited motions would be extension and then side flexion/rotation (equally limited).

Answer 28

False - The capsular pattern for the cervical spine in order of most to least limited motions would be side flexion/rotation (equally limited) and then extension.

Question 29

Radicular symptoms do not go down the arm for a ___ nerve root injury and above.

Answer 29

C4 Nerve Root

Question 30

A type of headache as a result of joint dysfunction in the cervical spine, such as facet irritation of C2-C3.

Answer 30

Cervicogenic Headache

Question 31

A type of headache that is the primary concern, not the result of an underlying pathology.

Answer 31

Primary Headache