Notes in Intro to Cervical I

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Published	11/02/2023	TQ What's the anatomy of the vertebral artery?
Published	11/02/2023	The vertebral artery contributes to ___ percent of total cerebral blood flow?
Published	11/02/2023	3 atlanto occipital joint "ligaments"
Published	11/02/2023	Which atlanto occipital joint ligament is described as thin and loose and surrounds the condyles of the occipital bones, connecting them with the arti…
Published	11/02/2023	Which atlanto occipital joint ligament connects the anterior part of the foramen magnum to the anterior arch of C1. It is thought to be a continuation…
Published	11/02/2023	Which atlanto occipital joint ligament is described as broad and thin and connects the posterior ring of C1 to the occiput at the foramen magnum.
Published	11/02/2023	The anterior and posterior atlanto occipital membranes prevent what movement?
Published	11/02/2023	3 ligaments connecting C2 with occiput
Published	11/02/2023	Which ligament connecting C2 with the occiput is a continuation of PLL and runs from the body of C2 up over the posterior portion of the dens and then…
Published	11/02/2023	The tectorial membrane prevents what movements?
Published	11/02/2023	Which ligament connecting C2 with the occiput is a pair of ligaments attached to the dorsolateral surfaces of the tip of the dens. Each runs obliquely…
Published	11/02/2023	The alar ligament prevents what movement?
Published	11/02/2023	Which ligament connecting C2 with the occiput connects the apex of the dens to the anterior edge of the foramen magnum. It is a fairly strong structur…
Published	11/02/2023	4 ligaments of the atlanto axial joint
Published	11/02/2023	Which ligament connects C1 and C2 anteriorly. Strengthened at mid line by a rounded cord
Published	11/02/2023	Which ligament is a broad thin membrane and attaches to the posterior ring of the atlas and the axis.
Published	11/02/2023	The posterior and anterior atlanto axial ligament are analogous to what ligament?
Published	11/02/2023	The yellow ligament is first present between what vertebrae?
Published	11/02/2023	Which ligament has an ascending and a descending part, which are triangular shaped.
Published	11/02/2023	the major portion of the cruciate ligament is what ligament?
Published	11/02/2023	The _____ portion of the cruciate ligament attaches to the anterior edge of the foramen magnum and the ____ portion attaches to the body of C2.
Published	11/02/2023	The anterior and descending portions of the cruciate ligament are 3-4 mm thick and have little importance in controlling physiological motion but they…
Published	11/02/2023	What is the most important ligament in upper cervical spine and the number one stabilizer?
Published	11/02/2023	Which atlanto axial ligament is 7-8 mm thick and attaches on the medial surface of the lateral mass of the atlas, keeping the dens in contact with the…
Published	11/02/2023	Which cervical spine ligament is a distinct band that runs from the posterior border of the occiput to the SP of C7 and anteriorly it attaches to the …
Published	11/02/2023	Which cervical spine ligament is a continuation of the ligament that runs the entire length of the spine. It's well developed in the thoracic and lumb…
Published	11/02/2023	TQ C0-C1 ROM
Published	11/02/2023	TQ C1-C2 ROM
Published	11/02/2023	TQ C2-C7 ROM
Published	11/02/2023	TQ total C-Spine ROM
Published	11/02/2023	Sidebending and rotation are coupled ____ in C0-C1. In the mid-cervical spine they are coupled to the ____ side.
Published	11/02/2023	C0-C1 biomechanics:- the articular surfaces of the occipital condyles are ____. The superior articular surfaces of C1 are ____ and face superior and m…
Published	11/02/2023	C0-C1 biomechanics:the joint has 2 degrees of freedom - what are they?
Published	11/02/2023	C0-C1 biomechanics:during flexion, both convex occipital condyles glide how?
Published	11/02/2023	C0-C1 biomechanics:during extension, both occipital condyles glide how?
Published	11/02/2023	C0-C1 biomechanics:During right SB, the right C0 moves in ______ direction. The left C0 moves in ______ direction.
Published	11/02/2023	Why is there no sidebending possible at C1/2?
Published	11/02/2023	The axis of movement during rotation of C0-2 is through what?
Published	11/02/2023	C1-2 Biomechanics:During R rotation, the right facet of C1 glides ____ and the left facet glides _____.
Published	11/02/2023	C1-2 Biomechanics:During flexion, both facet surfaces of C1 roll _____ and glide ____.
Published	11/02/2023	C1-2 Biomechanics:During extension, both facet surfaces of C1 roll ____ and glide ____
Published	11/02/2023	C2-C7 Biomechanics: Flexion
Published	11/02/2023	C2-C7 Biomechanics: Extension
Published	11/02/2023	C2-C7 Biomechanics: Right Sidebending and Rotation
Published	11/02/2023	C2-C7 articular surfaces of the superior articular facet are slightly convex and face cranial and posterior. The articular surfaces of the inferior ar…
Published	11/02/2023	Describe the Canadian Cervical Spine CPR
Published	11/02/2023	Name the reflex for the following levels C5, C6, and C7
Published	11/02/2023	Name the cervical cutaneous innervation for C1-T2
Published	11/02/2023	Name the cervical myotomes for C1-T1
Published	11/02/2023	TQ Cervical Root Syndromes: C5 (level C4-5)[level - pain distribution - cutaneous innervation - reflex - myotome]
Published	11/02/2023	TQ Cervical Root Syndromes: C6 (level C5-C6)[level - pain distribution - cutaneous innervation - reflex - myotome]
Published	11/02/2023	TQ Cervical Root Syndromes: C7 (level C6-C7)[level - pain distribution - cutaneous innervation - reflex - myotome]
Published	11/02/2023	TQ Cervical Root Syndromes: C8 (level C7-T1)[level - pain distribution - cutaneous innervation - reflex - myotome]
Published	11/02/2023	TQ Cervical Root Syndromes: T1 (level T1-T2)[level - pain distribution - cutaneous innervation - reflex - myotome]
Published	11/02/2023	TQ cardinal signs and symptoms (s/s suggestive of cervical cord compression) - 6
Published	11/02/2023	TQ Risk factors assocatied with cervical arterial dysfunction [14]
Published	11/02/2023	TQ Early presentation of vertebral/basilar artery insufficiency [5]
Published	11/02/2023	TQ Late presentation of vertebral/basilar artery insufficiency [9]
Published	11/02/2023	TQ 5 things you must do before manipulation
Published	11/02/2023	What's the cluster of tests found to be most useful to identify cervical radiculopathy? [4]
Published	11/02/2023	Posterolateral disc prolapses as they happen in lumbar spine are relatively rare in the cervical spine. The nucleus takes up only 15% of the available…
Published	11/02/2023	Disc prolapses causing root signs are usually limited to the lower cervical region. It is thought that this is due to what?
Published	11/02/2023	The following are signs of what:- flexion usually limited- at times there will be a torticollis- pain is intense and may be scapular or radiating in t…
Published	11/02/2023	What are the 4 causes of for acute torticollis?
Published	11/02/2023	Neoplastic conditions [5]
Published	11/02/2023	inflammatory or systemic disease [5]
Published	11/02/2023	What are the 3 forms of spinal stenosis?
Published	11/02/2023	_____ is a narrowing of the spinal canal, either central or lateral. It is associated with spondylosis. It is the most common cause of spinal cord dis…
Published	11/02/2023	In flexion, cervical spinal canal widens by ___%In extension, the cervical spinal canal decreases and narrows by ___%.
Published	11/02/2023	What are symptoms of cervical spine stenosis?
Published	11/02/2023	____ is spinal cord compression in the spinal canal caused by osteophytes or disc degeneration
Published	11/02/2023	What is the cluster of findings used to rule in/out cervical myelopathy? [5]
Published	11/02/2023	cervical myelopathy is classified on the basis of what?
Published	11/02/2023	Patients with grade 1 (mild) cervical myelopathy have what characteristics?
Published	11/02/2023	Patients with grade 2-5 (moderate to severe) cervical myelopathy demonstrate what that's different than grade I?
Published	11/02/2023	For how long after a whiplash injury should the vertebral basilar artery NOT be tested?
Published	11/02/2023	What two prognostic factors following a whiplash injury are indicative of a full recovery?
Published	11/02/2023	What three prognostic factors following a whiplash injury are indicative of ongoing moderate/severe pain and disability?
Published	11/02/2023	What is defined as a disorder of the nerve root lesion regardless of the cause?
Published	11/02/2023	What is the peak incidence and most frequently involved segment for cervical radiculopathy?
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