The Cervical Spine PP6012 Quiz
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What is not a function of the cervical vertebral column?

  • To house and protect the spinal cord
  • To enable diverse head movement
  • To support the cerebellum (correct)
  • To allow passage of important blood vessels and lymphatics to/from the brain

    • Which of the following is NOT a function of the neck?

  • Digestion (correct)
  • Oculomotor control
  • Postural stability
  • Proprioception

    • What type of joint is the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) located in the cranium?

  • Ball-and-socket joint
  • Hinge joint
  • Pivot joint
  • Condyloid joint (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a type of curvature seen in the adult vertebral column?

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

    What is the primary curvature of the vertebral column in the fetal stage?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a feature of a typical vertebra?

    <p>Thoracic cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the cranium?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the vertebral foramen in a typical vertebra?

    <p>To allow the passage of the spinal cord and associated structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic feature of a cervical vertebra (C3-C6)?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the articular processes in a typical vertebra?

    <p>To facilitate movement between adjacent vertebrae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the transverse processes in a typical vertebra?

    <p>To provide attachment points for the spinal ligaments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the orientation of the superior facets of the articular processes in a typical cervical vertebra?

    <p>Posterior/Superior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Transverse Ligament in the atlanto-axial joint?

    <p>To maintain the position of the dens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the LEAST involved in cervical rotation?

    <p>Atlanto-occipital joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Alar Ligaments in the craniocervical region?

    <p>To limit the degree of rotation at the atlanto-axial joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the MOST involved in cervical lateral flexion?

    <p>Facet joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the LEAST involved in cervical protraction and retraction?

    <p>Atlanto-axial joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the Cruciform Ligament in the craniocervical region?

    <p>To maintain position of the dens against the anterior arch of C1.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the anterior longitudinal ligament?

    <p>Prevents hyperextension and provides stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ligament is the weakest of all?

    <p>Posterior longitudinal ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the posterior longitudinal ligament?

    <p>Prevents hyperflexion and disc protrusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of joints are the facet joints?

    <p>Synovial joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential cause of neck pain associated with facet joints?

    <p>Facet joint strain/arthritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ligament limits flexion of the vertebral canal?

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

    Which ligament connects the transverse processes?

    <p>Intertransverse ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common name for the uncovertebral joints?

    <p>Joints of Luschka</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle is responsible for cervical rotation and extension, with origin at the mastoid process and a distal attachment at the spinous processes of SP C7-T3?

    <p>Splenius Capitus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle provides segmental stability, contralateral rotation, and extension in the cervical spine, with a proximal attachment at the spinous processes of C2-7?

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

    In the cervical spine, which muscle is responsible for upper cervical extension and ipsilateral rotation with a proximal attachment at the occiput and a distal attachment at the posterior arch of the atlas?

    <p>Rectus Capitus Minor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which triangular region of the neck is bordered superiorly by the mandible, laterally by the sternocleidomastoid, and contains structures such as facial nerves and common carotid arteries?

    <p>Anterior triangle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle in the cervical spine plays a role in cervical lateral flexion, elevation of the 1st rib, and has a proximal attachment at the anterior tubercles of TP C3-6?

    <p>Anterior Scalene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle group wraps around the cervical spine providing segmental control with high density of muscle spindles according to the text?

    <p><em>Deep</em> Neck Flexors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscles play a role in compensatory strategies for balancing head/neck rotation according to the text?

    <p><em>Posterior</em> neck muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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