Anatomy
C Spine
You've Got Nerve
And More Anatomy
A Room w A View
100
This part of the cervical spine forms the joint with the base of the skull.
What is the superior portion of the atlas?
100
The first cervical vertebra.
What is the atlas?
100
8 Pair
What is the number of cervical nerve roots
100
Bony posterior protusions branching laterally off of the pedicles on either side.
What are the transverse processes?
100
MRI
What diagnostic test would be best to determine if there is soft tissue damage/involvement in the Pt’s pathology
200
50% of the entire axial rotation of the cervical spine takes place at this articulation.
What is C1-C2?
200
The second cervical vertebra.
What is the axis?
200
Area through which the spinal cord exits the skull.
What is the foramen magnum?
200
Flat surfaces that form a joint and allow articulation with the VB above and below.
What is a facet?
200
White
: What color does CSF show up on a T2 MRI
300
This structure is immediately posterior to the disc space when performing an ACDF. It is also just anterior to the dura.
What is the PLL?
300
This part of the axis protrudes through the canal of the atlas.
What is the dens?
300
Functions as a sophisticated network that carries information from the outer elements of the body through the sensory tracts to the brain.
What is the spinal cord?
300
Large anterior mass that bears weight, sandwiched between discs.
What is a VB?
300
myelogram
What is a form of radiographic technique where contract material is injected into the subarachnoid space
400
This structure travels through the transverse foramen.
What is the vertebral artery?
400
Tube like structure that connects the VB to the posterior elements.
What is the pedicle.
400
At L1 the spinal cord terminates as this.
What is Conus Medularis?
400
Anterior Longitudinal ligament
What is the ligament that runs down the front of the VB’s
500
This is the most posterior portion of the posterior elements.
What is the spinous process?
500
– The bony “bridge” that extends posteriorly and transversely to form the spinous process.
What is the lamina?
500
Mylopothy
What is compression of the spinal cord causing changes in gait and issues with other motor skills
500
Joints of Luschka
What is another name for the Uncovertebral Joints
500
Elite Deal
What is a method to place capital equipment in a hospital through the use of implants?
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