Ligaments
Which species lacks a nuchal ligament?
Feline
This joint causes extension + flexion of the head.
What is the atlanto-occipital joint?
This vertebra is typically the 11th in dogs, and used as a radiographic landmark.
What is the anticlinal vertebra?
The most common site for collection of CSF in dogs and cats
What is the cerebello-medullary cistern
What are the two muscle divisions of the vertebral column?
Epaxial and Hypaxial
Which part of the nuchal ligament in horses extends from the spinous process of the withers to the external occipital protuberance of the skull?
The funicular part
This joint causes rotation about the longitudinal axis.
What is the atlanto-axial joint?
These cervical vertebra are similar in size and shape, with gradually increasing spinous processes.
What are vertebra C3 - C6?
Indications for a dorsal laminectomy
What are IVDD, tumor, nerve compression?
What are the 3 epaxial muscles, starting from the spinous process?
Transversospinalis, Iliocostalis, longissimus.
Which long ligament prevents hyperextension of the spine?
Dorsal longitudinal ligament
This cervical nuchal bursae is consistently present in the horse
Cranial (atlantal) nuchal bursa
This many vertebra become fused to form the sacrum.
Infection of the supraspinous & cranial nuchal bursa leads to these conditions, respectively
What are fistulous withers & poll evil
What is the action of the Longissimus system (2 actions)?
Extensors of the back & assist in expiration
Which ligament is severed to relieve tension in kissing spine disease?
Interspinous ligament
The location of the foramen magnum.
What is the atlanto-occipital joint?
Another name for the dens of the atlas.
What is the odontoid process?
The epaxial muscle reflected in a laminectomy procedure.
What is the transersospinalis?
What are the actions of the transversospinalis system (2 actions)?
Stabilize the thoracic region of column, as well as raise the head and neck
Which ligament prevents intervertebral disc herniation? Is it a short or long ligament?
Intercapital ligament, short ligament
The cranial, caudal, & supraspinous nuchal bursae are located here
What is C1 (between the dorsal arch), C2 (between the spinous process), and the withers?
This bone provides the articulation surface for the first rib.
What is C7?
The interarcuate ligament is associated with DLSS and its symptoms include
what are hindlimb lameness, pain in lumbosacral area, arched back, urinary incontinence?
What is the action of the iliocostalis system (1 action)?
Lateral flexion of the trunk