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What is the function of the anterior longitudinal ligament (ALL)?
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)?
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?
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?
What may accelerate the development of spondylosis?
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What is a common complaint in patients with facet arthropathy?
What is a common complaint in patients with facet arthropathy?
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What is a characteristic observation in patients with facet arthropathy?
What is a characteristic observation in patients with facet arthropathy?
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How are nerve roots named in the cervical region?
How are nerve roots named in the cervical region?
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What is the jelly-like center of an intervertebral disc called?
What is the jelly-like center of an intervertebral disc called?
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Which of the following statements about intervertebral discs is true?
Which of the following statements about intervertebral discs is true?
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What is the function of the ligamentum flavum?
What is the function of the ligamentum flavum?
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Which part of an intervertebral disc has a complex series of fibrous rings?
Which part of an intervertebral disc has a complex series of fibrous rings?
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How are nerve roots named in the lumbar region?
How are nerve roots named in the lumbar region?
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