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Spinal Ligaments Anatomy

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What is the function of the anterior longitudinal ligament (ALL)?

Surrounds the facet joints in the cervical spine

Prevents excessive movement of the vertebral bones (correct)

Connects the front of the vertebral body to the back of the annulus fibrosis

Connects the back of the vertebral body to the back of the annulus fibrosis

Which joints are formed by the articulation of the superior articular process (SAP) and the inferior articular process (IAP)?

Cervical facet joints (correct)

Intervertebral joints

Knee joints

Humeroulnar joints

What is spondylosis?

A type of spinal surgery

A congenital spinal condition

Degenerative joint disease affecting cervical facet joints and intervertebral disks (correct)

A chronic degeneration of cervical muscles

What may accelerate the development of spondylosis?

Genetic predisposition Signup and view all the answers

What is a common complaint in patients with facet arthropathy?

Axial neck pain exacerbated with extension or rotation Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic observation in patients with facet arthropathy?

Forward-head posture Signup and view all the answers

How are nerve roots named in the cervical region?

According to the lower cervical segment the nerve root runs between Signup and view all the answers

What is the jelly-like center of an intervertebral disc called?

Nucleus pulposus Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about intervertebral discs is true?

They increase in size from the neck to the low back Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the ligamentum flavum?

It protects the spinal cord and nerves Signup and view all the answers

Which part of an intervertebral disc has a complex series of fibrous rings?

Annulus fibrosus Signup and view all the answers

How are nerve roots named in the lumbar region?

According to the upper lumbar segment the nerve root runs between Signup and view all the answers