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What type of joint is the Atlanto-occipital joint?
What type of joint is the Atlanto-occipital joint?
- Fibrous
- Ligamentous
- Synovial (correct)
- Cartilaginous
Where are the atlantoaxial joints located?
Where are the atlantoaxial joints located?
- Between the bodies of adjacent vertebrae
- Between the atlas and the base of the skull
- Between the odontoid process and the atlas (correct)
- Between the vertebral arches
Which ligament connects the odontoid process to the foramen magnum?
Which ligament connects the odontoid process to the foramen magnum?
- Membrana Tectoria
- Alar Ligaments
- Cruciate Ligament
- Apical Ligament (correct)
What covers the odontoid process and associated ligaments?
What covers the odontoid process and associated ligaments?
Which type of cartilage covers the articular facets in Zygapophyseal joints?
Which type of cartilage covers the articular facets in Zygapophyseal joints?
In what region do the Intervertebral discs permit the greatest flexibility and movement?
In what region do the Intervertebral discs permit the greatest flexibility and movement?
Which ligament links the laminae of adjacent vertebrae?
Which ligament links the laminae of adjacent vertebrae?
Which ligament extends from the odontoid process to the occipital condyles' medial sides?
Which ligament extends from the odontoid process to the occipital condyles' medial sides?
What is the main function of the anulus fibrosus in the intervertebral discs?
What is the main function of the anulus fibrosus in the intervertebral discs?
Where do the apical ligament and cruciate ligament connect anatomically?
Where do the apical ligament and cruciate ligament connect anatomically?
What is the main location where meningeal branches of spinal nerves innervate vertebral joints?
What is the main location where meningeal branches of spinal nerves innervate vertebral joints?
In which region do zygapophyseal joints have synovial joints between superior and inferior articular processes?
In which region do zygapophyseal joints have synovial joints between superior and inferior articular processes?
What is the main consequence of water content reduction in intervertebral discs with age?
What is the main consequence of water content reduction in intervertebral discs with age?
What type of joints are present between bodies and articular processes in typical vertebrae from C2 to L5?
What type of joints are present between bodies and articular processes in typical vertebrae from C2 to L5?
'Flattening under sudden compression' is a characteristic feature of which part of the intervertebral disc?
'Flattening under sudden compression' is a characteristic feature of which part of the intervertebral disc?
Which structure extends continuously along the vertebral column and maintains vertebral integrity?
Which structure extends continuously along the vertebral column and maintains vertebral integrity?
What is the primary role of the supraspinous ligament in the vertebral column?
What is the primary role of the supraspinous ligament in the vertebral column?
