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Which region of the vertebral column provides a pivot point for motion and support of the head?
Which region of the vertebral column provides a pivot point for motion and support of the head?
What is the function of the spinal curves?
What is the function of the spinal curves?
Which joint allows for triaxial motion including flexion, extension, hyperextension, lateral bending, and rotation?
Which joint allows for triaxial motion including flexion, extension, hyperextension, lateral bending, and rotation?
Where does the most rotation of the head occur?
Where does the most rotation of the head occur?
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What is the function of the facet on a bone?
What is the function of the facet on a bone?
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Study Notes
Vertebral Column and Head Support
- The cervical region of the vertebral column provides a pivot point for motion and support of the head.
Spinal Curves
- The function of the spinal curves is to provide support and balance.
Atlanto-Occipital Joint
- The atlanto-occipital joint allows for triaxial motion, including flexion, extension, hyperextension, lateral bending, and rotation.
Head Rotation
- The most rotation of the head occurs at the atlanto-axial joint.
Facet Function
- The function of the facet on a bone is to provide a gliding surface for adjacent bones, allowing for smooth movement.
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Test your knowledge of the neck and trunk vertebral column with this quiz! Learn about its function in maintaining the body's longitudinal axis, supporting the head, transmitting weight, protecting the spinal cord, and more. Challenge yourself with questions on its movements and the role it plays in shock absorption.
