Bones
What is C1 called?
Atlas
Which ligament connects the tips of the spinous processes from C7 to the sacrum?
supraspinous ligament
Which group of muscles help with cervical rotation and lateral flexion?
scalenes
What motion occurs between C1 and the occiput?
flexion/extension
During flexion, the inferior facets of the superior vertebrae glide in this direction
Which artery passes through the transverse foramina of C1-6?
vertebral artery
Which ligament runs anteriorly and prevents hyperextension?
ALL
Which muscle extends the head and is innervated by CNXI
traps
What motion does the articulation between C1 and 2 allow for?
rotation
Which way does the lower cervical spine rotate when side bending to the right?
Right rotation
What is the name of the processes on the lateral edges of the superior surfaces of the C3-7
uncinate processes
Which ligament is a continuation of the PLL?
tectorial membrane
This muscle originated at transverse processes of C3-6 and inserts on the first rib
anterior scalene
What is another name for the uncovertebral joints
joints of Luschka
What type of loading occurs in the cervical spine that compresses the spine along its axis and is a common mechanism of injury?
axial loading
The vertebral body of this vertebra is the largest in the cervical spine and has the most prominent spinous process.
C7
Which ligament prevents posterior displacement of the dens?
transverse ligament of the atlas
Which muscle runs from the mastoid process to the sternum and clavicle?
SCM
What type of joint do the facet joints form?
synovial joints
Which part of the cervical spine has the greatest ROM with 50% of rotation occurring here.
Name joint and vertebrae involved
atlantoaxial joint
C1-2
What is the name of the boney ring that surrounds the spinal cord and forms the posterior part of the vertebral foramen?
Vertebral arch
Which ligament extends from the dens to the occipital condyles and limit rotation?
Alar ligaments
This muscle originated on the transverse processes of C1-4
levator scapulae
What type of joint is the atlantoaxial joint?
What helps stabilize gaze during eye movement?
(Think vestibular!! preview to Karolina's section!)
vestibule-ocular reflex (VOR)