12/14/2015 Spinal Questions Flashcards

1
Q

What is the orientation of the inferior articular facet of C7?

A

(ForMeD)

Forward, medial, downward

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2
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What muscles will attach to the articular facet of C7?

A

Longissimus Cervicis, longissimus capitis, Semispinalis Cervicis and Multifidis

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3
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What muscles attach to the spinous process C7?

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Trapezius, rhomboid minor, Serratus posterior superior, Splenius Capitis, Spinalis Capitis, Spinalis Cervicis, Semispinalis Thoracis, multifidis, rotators and interspinalis

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4
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What ligaments attach to the spinous process of C7?

A

Ligamentum nuchae and interspinous ligaments

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5
Q

The vertebral artery on which side is typically larger?

A

Left vertebral artery

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6
Q

What is the gender bias regarding size of the vertebral artery?

A

Men have larger vertebral arteries than women

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7
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What was the name of the physical exam use d to determine vertebral artery patency?

A

The vertebrobasilar artery insufficiency test

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8
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Which side artery was tested during the course of the vertebrobasilar artery insufficiency exam?

A

The ipsilateral artery on the side of rotation

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9
Q

What are the symptoms of failure of the vertebral artery to compensate during the vertebrobasilar artery insufficiency exam?

A

Dizziness, vertigo, nausea are common complaints

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10
Q

The vertebral artery is typically a branch of which artery?

A

Subclavian artery

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11
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Typically, at what vertebral level will the vertebral artery first become located in the transverse foramen?

A

C6

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12
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At what location will the vertebral artery form its first compensatory loop?

A

The Atlanta-axial interspace

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13
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At what location will the vertebral artery form its second compensatory loop?

A

The Atlanta-occipital interspace

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14
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At what segments will the vertebral artery be firmly attached to the transverse foramen?

A

Both C1 and C2

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15
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What is the purpose of the vertebral artery loops between C2, C1, and occiput?

A

The increased length will accommodate the greater rotation at these locations

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16
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What happens to the vertebral artery after it enters the subarachnoid space at C1?

A

The vertebral artery ascends along the medulla oblongata to the pontine-medullary junction where the right and left arteries unite to form the basilar artery

17
Q

What artery is formed by the Union of the right and left vertebral arteries?

A

The basilar artery

18
Q

Which suboccipital muscles attach to C1?

A

Rectus Capitis posterior minor, Obliquus Capitis superior, Obliquus Capitis inferior

19
Q

Which suboccipital muscles attach to C2?

A

Rectus Capitis posterior major, Obliquus Capitis inferior

20
Q

Which transversospinalis muscles attach to the cervical spine?

A

Semispinalis Cervicis, Semispinalis Capitis, multifidis, rotators

21
Q

What joint classifications are present in C1?

A

Synovial (diarthrosis) Ellipsoidal, synovial pivot (diarthrosis trochoid), synovial plane (diarthrosis arthrodia) and fibrous (Amphiarthrosis) syndesmosis

22
Q

What is the orientation of the superior articular facet of C7?

A

Backward, upward, medial (BUM)