12 Questions
What is the function of the anterior longitudinal ligament (ALL)?
Prevents excessive movement of the vertebral bones
Which joints are formed by the articulation of the superior articular process (SAP) and the inferior articular process (IAP)?
Cervical facet joints
What is spondylosis?
Degenerative joint disease affecting cervical facet joints and intervertebral disks
What may accelerate the development of spondylosis?
Genetic predisposition
What is a common complaint in patients with facet arthropathy?
Axial neck pain exacerbated with extension or rotation
What is a characteristic observation in patients with facet arthropathy?
Forward-head posture
How are nerve roots named in the cervical region?
According to the lower cervical segment the nerve root runs between
What is the jelly-like center of an intervertebral disc called?
Nucleus pulposus
Which of the following statements about intervertebral discs is true?
They increase in size from the neck to the low back
What is the function of the ligamentum flavum?
It protects the spinal cord and nerves
Which part of an intervertebral disc has a complex series of fibrous rings?
Annulus fibrosus
How are nerve roots named in the lumbar region?
According to the upper lumbar segment the nerve root runs between
Learn about the anterior longitudinal ligament (ALL) and posterior longitudinal ligament (PLL) in the spinal column anatomy. Understand their role in stabilizing the vertebral bodies and preventing excessive movement.
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