1
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What is the termination level inferiorly for the supraspinous ligament according to current literature?
A
Primarily at L4 (73%)
Between L4 and L5 (5%)
2
Q
What is now thought to be a major function of the supraspinous ligament?
A
It is a proprioceptive transducer for the spinal reflex
Spinal Final Exam
flashcards
Decks in class (57)
# Cards
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Abnormal Curvatures19
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Transition Zones39
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Myology of the Back7
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Erector Spinae (Sacrospinalis)7
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Transversospinalis Musculature11
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Suboccipital Musculature6
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Accessory Muscles of the Vertebral Column6
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Anterior and Lateral Deep Cervical Musculature8
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Posterior Abdominal Muscles4
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Arthrology of Vertebral Column2
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Intervertebral Disc: Introduction4
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Intervertebral Disc: Nucleus Pulposus5
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Intervertebral Disc: Annulus Fibrosus13
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Intervertebral Disc: Innervation7
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Intervertebral Disc: Functions1
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Intervertebral Disc: Classification & Embryology10
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Anterior Longitudinal Ligament7
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Posterior Longitudinal Ligament8
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Ligamentum Flavum3
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Capsular Ligament4
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Interspinous Ligament1
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Ligamentum Nuchae5
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Supraspinous Ligament2
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Atlanto-Occipital Joint4
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Atlanto-Axial Joint6
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Occipito-Axial Joint7
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Costovertebral Joint12
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Lumbosacral Joint10
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Sacrococcygeal Joint2
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Sacro-Iliac Joint7
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Sternum: Morphology7
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Rib: Morphology6
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Ribs: Classification5
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Costochondral, Sternocostal, Interchondral, and Sternal Joints6
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Embryology: Sternum3
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Embryology: Ribs6
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Arthrology of the Skull9
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Views of the Skull11
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Cranial Fossae: Anterior Cranial Fossa1
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Cranial Fossae: Middle Cranial Fossa5
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Cranial Fossae: Posterior Cranial Fossa5
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Scalp5
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Face3
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The Orbit8
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External Orbital Characteristics1
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Internal Orbital Features: Lacrimal Gland8
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The Eyeball17
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Orbital Muscles3
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Innervation of the Extrinsic Muscles of the Eyeball2
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Somatic Afferent (SA) Pathways of the Oculomotor, Trochlear, and Abducent Nerves1
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Parasympathetic Visceral Efferent (VE) Pathway1
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Orbital Blood Vessels2
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Ear: Auricle of the Ear4
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Ear: External Acoustic Meatus4
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Parotid Region: Boundaries1
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Contents of Parotid Gland: Blood Vessels1
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Contents of Parotid Gland: Nerves within Parotid Gland3
