NBCE Part 1 - Spinal Anatomy 2023

NBCE Part 1 - Spinal Anatomy 2023 What makes up the Axial skeleton? - ANS-Vertebral column Skull Ribs Sternum Clavicles How many elements are on the axial skeleton? - ANS-24 vertebrae, sacrum, coccyx The primary curve of the spine is - ANS-Kyphotic When do the secondary curves of the spine appear? - ANS-Cervical: 1st to appear, due to baby lifting head. Lumbar: 2n to appear, due to sitting, crawling, and walking. Scoliotic curves are? - ANS-Lateral curves What is the name for the joint between an uncinate process and semi-lunar facet? - ANS-Joint of luschka (uncovertebral joint) What is the shape of the body of the cervical vertebra? - ANS-Oval. Shape of cervical vertebral foramen - ANS-Large and triangular Which way does the superior articular facet face? - ANS-Superior, posterior, slightly medial Which way does the inferior articular facet face? - ANS-Inferior, anterior, slightly lateral The zygopophyseal joint formed from the SAP and IAP in the cervical spine are in what plane of direction? - ANS-Oblique plane TPs of cervical spine have an anterior(costal) and posterior tubercle that is a groove for what nerve? - ANS-Spinal nerve. The posterior tubercle of the cervical spine will attach to what? - ANS-Deep neck muscles. The vertebral artery in the cervical spine travels through what foramen? - ANSTransverse foramen Where is the carotid tubercle located?... Continues...