Week 1 Neuroanatomy 1 of 4 Flashcards

1
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Spinal block?

A

small amount of LA is injected directly into the CSF. -it produces an intense, rapid, and predictable neural blockade

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2
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Epidural Block?

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It requires a tenfold increase in dose to fill the epidural space and penetrate the nerve roots. -it has a slower onset.

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3
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What is a caudal block?

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injecting into the sacral hiatus

A caudal block is a pain relief technique that’s characterized by the injection of LA and anti-inflammatory medications into the lower sacral bone of the spine. It’s most commonly used on infants and children ** not in mo’s powerpoints but the concept was an objective**

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4
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Identify the Intervertebral foramen in the image:

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red outline b/w verterbrae

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5
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Locate the intervertebral disc in the image:

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spongey like substance b/w two discs

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6
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Typical vertebra consist of 5 things:

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  1. Body 2. vertebral arch 3. Seven Processes 4. Vertebral Foramen 5. Vertebral notches –> Processes
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7
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The vertebral arch is formed by

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pedicles and laminae

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8
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The function of the seven processes is for:

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-muscle attachment -

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9
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The function of the seven processes is for:

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-muscle attachment - formation of vertebral foramen

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10
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The vertebral canal that houses the spinal cord is:

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the vertebral foramen

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11
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Name (and number of) the different types of vertebral processes

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7 total: - Spinous (1) - Transverse (2) - Articular processes (4)

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12
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Role of Articular processes

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to connect adjacent vertebrae

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13
Q

Spinal cord ends at

A

L2-L3

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14
Q

Conus medullaris at

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L1-L2

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15
Q

Dural Sac ends at

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S2

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16
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Number of vertebra in cervical (c) spine?

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7 (c1-c7)

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17
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Number of vertebra in Thoracic (T) spine?

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12 (T1-T12)

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18
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Number of vertebra in Lumbar (L) spine?

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5 (L1-L5)

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19
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The sacrum is a fusion of

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5 sacral (s) vertebrae. (S1-S5)

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20
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The role of the Internal and External terminal filum is to

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anchor the spinal cord *fibers!! no feelings*

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21
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Ligamentous elements provide:

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-structural support -with supporting muscles; help maintain the unique shape.

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22
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Ligamentous elements provide:

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-structural support -with supporting muscles; help maintain the unique shape.

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23
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The name for the “horse tail”

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Cauda Equina

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24
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Internal Terminal Filum role:

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Anchors Pial Aspect of spinal cord

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25
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External Terminal Filum role:

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Anchors Dural aspect of spinal cord

26
Q

Name of area where spinal cord terminates

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Conus medullaris

27
Q

important anatomical landmark for head down position of fetus:

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anterior Sacral promontory

28
Q

Distinguishing feature of Coccyx

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Fused together *so are the sacral vertebrae but he didn’t mention it specifically

29
Q

Identify: -Dura -Arachnoid - Epidural Space -Pia -Subarachnoid space

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B -Dura C -Arachnoid F - Epidural Space H -Pia I -Subarachnoid space

30
Q

Identify epidural vs spinal in image:

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A - Epidural B- Spinal

31
Q

Lumbar region is generally safer for injection due to what reason?

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No structures that can be harmed by needle -all cauda equina

32
Q

Lumbar region is generally safer for injection due to what reason?

A

No structures that can be harmed by needle -all cauda equina

33
Q

What position is ideal for lumbar puncture?

A

maximum flexion “think like shrimp”

34
Q

Name the anatomical landmarks for locating L4

A

Superior iliac crest

35
Q

Name the anatomical landmarks for locating L4

A

Superior iliac crest

36
Q

What is a lumbar puncture?

A

when CSF is obtained from the lumbar subarachnoid space

37
Q

What subarachnoid space is pierced in a lumbar puncture?

A

L4 &L5

38
Q

Name structures (in order) pierced in spinal :

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Skin Subcutaneous Tissue Supraspinous Ligament Interspinous Ligament Ligamentum Flavum Epidural Space Dura Mater Subdural Space Arachnoid Mater Subarachnoid space “Some say sister Ida loves doing acid”

39
Q

Name structures (in order) pierced in epidural:

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Skin Subcutaneous Tissue Supraspinous Ligament Interspinous Ligament Ligamentum Flavum Epidural Space

40
Q

in a lateral approach, what structures will you NOT pass through?

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Supraspinous and interspinous ligaments

41
Q

Resting state of the action potential is what voltage?

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-70mV - -90mV

42
Q

at rest, the nerve membrane is more permeable to

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K+ (than to Na+)

43
Q

Leaky K+ channels are responsible for

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resting membrane potential

44
Q

the Na+/K+ pump maintains

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resting membrane potential

45
Q

Na/K pump ratio

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3 Na OUT and 2 K IN

46
Q

Nerve Impulse (action potential) is a property of

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Excitable cells (nerve, muscles)

47
Q

Excitable cells that consist of a rapid depolarization (or upstroke) and is followed by

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Repolarization of membrane potential

48
Q

Upstroke of the AP (depolarization) is:

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  1. Inward Na+ movement 2. Lidocaine block these voltage sensitive Na+ ch and abolish AP.
49
Q

Lidocaine blocks the

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voltage sensitive Na+ ch and abolish AP.

50
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Downstroke of the AP (repolarization) is:

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  1. Outward K+ movement 2. Inward current (flow of Na+ into the cell) depolarizes the membrane potential, while outward flow of K+ hyperpolarize the Membrane potential.
51
Q

Na and K flow by

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simple diffusion

52
Q

Action potential is constant

A

shape and size

53
Q

action potential follows which law?

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all or none (no percentage)

54
Q

Threshold is the membrane potential at which:

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the AP is inevitable

55
Q

Propagation or spread of AP

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60 m/ sec Myelinated vs Non-Myelinated fibers

56
Q

Refractory Period

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Due to closure of inactivation gates of Na+

57
Q

absolute refractory period is a period during which

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another AP cannot be elicited, no matter how large the stimulus. -Due to closure of inactivation gates of Na+

58
Q

Relative refractory period is a period during which

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an AP can be elicited ONLY if a larger than usual stimulus is provided.

59
Q

Purpose of a refractory period

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-protect the cell from over-excitation. -it allows a recovery period b/w the AP’s.

60
Q

What protects the cell from over-excitation.

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Refractory period