Cervical Spine Anatomy
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Which characteristic is UNIQUE to the atlas (C1) vertebra?

  • Presence of dens
  • Transverse foramen
  • Bifid spinous processes
  • Lacks a body (correct)
  • What type of movement is primarily allowed by the atlanto-occipital joint?

  • Lateral flexion
  • Compression
  • Nodding (flexion and extension) (correct)
  • Rotation
  • What is the primary function of the atlantoaxial joint?

  • Flexion and extension
  • Weight bearing
  • Lateral flexion
  • Rotation (correct)
  • Where does the vertebral artery travel after leaving the subclavian artery?

    <p>Via the transverse foramen of the cervical spine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cervical vertebra is characterized by the presence of the dens?

    <p>C2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle group can be weakened as a result of forward head posture?

    <p>Cervical extensors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What biomechanical change occurs in the cervical spine due to forward head posture?

    <p>Alters natural lordotic curvature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle shortening contributes to forward head posture?

    <p>Cervical flexors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is NOT directly mentioned as a result of forward head posture?

    <p>Tight hip flexors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a postural deviation associated with the forward head posture?

    <p>Plantar fasciitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ligament is located anterior to vertebral bodies?

    <p>Anterior Longitudinal Ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ligament is thickest in the cervical spine?

    <p>Posterior Longitudinal Ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ligament connects the laminae of each adjacent vertebrae from occiput to sacrum?

    <p>Ligamentum flavum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ligament extends from C7 to the occiput?

    <p>Nuchal Ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ligament runs along the spinous processes from C7 to the sacrum?

    <p>Supraspinal Ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What muscle contracture is associated with torticollis?

    <p>Sternocleidomastoid (SCM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which population is torticollis most commonly seen clinically?

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

    What can cause torticollis in adults?

    <p>Prolonged ICU stays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What secondary factor can contribute to the development of torticollis?

    <p>Positioning with head/neck not in neutral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition involves a contracture of the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle?

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

    Study Notes

    Cervical Spine Anatomy

    • The cervical spine consists of 7 vertebrae (C1-C7).
    • C1 (Atlas) is a ring-shaped vertebra that lacks a body, and its atlanto-occipital joint allows for nodding movement (upper cervical flexion and extension).
    • C2 (Axis) has a dens, an upward projection from its body, which allows the atlas to pivot around it, enabling rotation.
    • C2-C7 vertebrae have relatively equal flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation.
    • The cervical spine is characterized by bifid spinous processes and transverse foramen.
    • The vertebral artery travels upward from the subclavian artery via the transverse processes of the C-spine and supplies the basilar artery in the brain.

    Cervical Spine Anatomy: Ligaments

    • The anterior longitudinal ligament (ALL) is located anterior to the vertebral bodies.
    • The posterior longitudinal ligament (PLL) is located posterior to the vertebral bodies and is thickest in the cervical spine.
    • The ligamentum flavum connects the laminae of each adjacent vertebra from the occiput to the sacrum.
    • The interspinal ligament connects adjacent spines.
    • The supraspinal ligament extends from C7 to the sacrum along the spinous processes.
    • The nuchal ligament is a fibrous membrane in the C-spine that connects from C7 to the occiput.

    Postural Deviations

    Forward Head Posture/Position

    • Forward head posture is a gradual process that occurs over time and alters the natural lordotic curvature of the C-spine.
    • It alters the normal biomechanics in the C-spine.
    • Possible causes include:
      • Weakness in cervical extensors.
      • Shortened cervical flexors.
      • Shortened pectoralis major.
      • Elongation of cervical extensors.
      • Weak scapular retractors.

    Postural Deviations

    Torticollis

    • Torticollis is a pathophysiological condition characterized by contracture of the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle.
    • It is commonly seen in infants, but can also occur in adults following prolonged ICU stays.
    • The condition is secondary to positioning with the head/neck not in neutral.

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    This quiz covers the anatomy of the cervical spine, including the structure and functions of the 7 cervical vertebrae, C1-C7, and their joints.

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