Cervical Region-Typical Cervical Vertebrae C3-C6 Flashcards Preview

Spinal Anatomy Exam 2 > Cervical Region-Typical Cervical Vertebrae C3-C6 > Flashcards

Flashcards in Cervical Region-Typical Cervical Vertebrae C3-C6 Deck (9)
Loading flashcards...
1
Q

What produces the primary tension on the transverse process that will cause remodeling in the anterolateral and inferior diections?

A

cervical spinal nerves as they are directed anterolaterally and inferiorly to form the cervical and brachial plexuses.

2
Q

What part of the peripheral nerve system is observed in the transverse foramen of typical cervical vertebrae?

A

postganglionic sympathetic motor nerve fibers of the autonomic (involuntary or visceral) nerve system

3
Q

What will influence spinal kinematics?

A

geomtry of articular facets, mechanical properties of connective tissue, mechanical properties of muscle

4
Q

What should be carefully considered when applying research results to a population?

A

the condition of the subject material (fresh cadaver,living subject) the age range of the population studied, the method of measurement (x-ray, goniometer, MRI, CT, etc.)

5
Q

What will form the anterior boundary of a typical cervical intervertebral forman?

A

the lateral groove and vertebral body of the segment above, the uncinate process and vertebral body of the segement below, the intervertebral disc and posterior longitudinal ligament

6
Q

What will form the posterior boundary of a typical cervical intervetebral foramen?

A

the inferior articular process (post-zygapophysis), the superior articular process (pre-zygapophysis), the capsular ligament and the ligamentum flavum

7
Q

What will form the superior boundary of a typical cervical intervertebral foramen?

A

the inferior vertebral notch or inferior vertebral incisure

8
Q

What will form the inferior boundary of a typical cervical intervertebral foramen?

A

the superior vertebral notch or superior vertebral incisure

9
Q

What will form the unique anterior boundary of a typical cervical intervertebral foramen?

A

the uncinate process of the segment below and lateral groove of the segment above forms the joint of Luschka