Anatomy of Vertebral Foramen and Intervertebral Disk
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What is the shape of the Cervical Intervertebral Discs?

  • Circular
  • Moon-shaped (correct)
  • Saddle-shaped
  • Triangular
  • Where is the nucleus of the Cervical Intervertebral Discs contained?

  • Only by the annulus anteriorly
  • Only by the uncinate process laterally
  • Only by the vertebral body posteriorly
  • Only by the PLL posterolaterally (correct)
  • What develops in the disc at around 9 years old and becomes clefts?

  • Fissures that develop into the joint cavity (correct)
  • Fissures that develop into the PLL
  • Fissures that develop into the vertebral body
  • Fissures that develop into the uncinate process
  • What is the shape of the articular surfaces of the Lower Cervical Interbody joints?

    <p>Convex-concave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of joint are the Zygapophyseal joints?

    <p>Synovial joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the orientation of the Zygapophyseal joints?

    <p>Approximately 45 deg from the frontal and horizontal planes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Atlas in the Cervical Region?

    <p>To provide more free space for the spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range of motion for Flexion-Extension in the Atlanto-occipital joint?

    <p>10-30 deg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the total rotation of the cervical region occurs at the Atlanto-axial joint?

    <p>55-58%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of motion is characterized by the occipital condyles rolling forward and sliding backward in the Atlanto-occipital joint?

    <p>Flexion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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