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What is the shape of the Cervical Intervertebral Discs?
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?
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?
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?
What is the shape of the articular surfaces of the Lower Cervical Interbody joints?
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What type of joint are the Zygapophyseal joints?
What type of joint are the Zygapophyseal joints?
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What is the orientation of the Zygapophyseal joints?
What is the orientation of the Zygapophyseal joints?
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What is the function of the Atlas in the Cervical Region?
What is the function of the Atlas in the Cervical Region?
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What is the range of motion for Flexion-Extension in the Atlanto-occipital joint?
What is the range of motion for Flexion-Extension in the Atlanto-occipital joint?
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What percentage of the total rotation of the cervical region occurs at the Atlanto-axial joint?
What percentage of the total rotation of the cervical region occurs at the Atlanto-axial joint?
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What type of motion is characterized by the occipital condyles rolling forward and sliding backward in the Atlanto-occipital joint?
What type of motion is characterized by the occipital condyles rolling forward and sliding backward in the Atlanto-occipital joint?
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