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Where is the obliquus capitus superior?
Definition
C1 transverse process to occiput
Term
Obliquus capitus inferior?
Definition
spinous process of axis to tvp of atlas
Term
rectus capitus posterior major?
Definition
spinous process of axis to occiput
Term
rectus capitus posterior minor?
Definition
posterior tubercle to occiput
Term
Cervical facet plane?
Definition
transverse
Term
thoracic facet plane?
Definition
coronal
Term
lumbar facet plane?
Definition
sagittal
Term
lumbosacral facet plane?
Definition
coronal
Term
Cervical and upper thoracic spinous deviation during rotation and lateral flexion?
Definition
rotates into convexity... the body rotates into concavity.
Term
irritation to the anterior horn exhibits?
Definition
hypertonicity or spasm of muscles
Term
irritation to the lateral horn results in?
Definition
vasomotor changes (sympathetic)
Term
irritation to the posterior horn will cause?
Definition
sensory changes.
Term
compression to nerve tissue causes?
Definition
degeneration, muscle atrophy, anesthesia, sympathetic atonia
Term
where is the mc location for compression of the vertebral artery?
Definition
posterior arch of C1
Term
what causes the most compression to the vertebral artery?
Definition
rotation and extension to C1 and C2.
Term
hwo is a nerve provided nutrition?
Definition
axoplasmic transport of proteins and other materials by the way of sliding filaments.
Term
antegrade?
Definition
from cell body to terminal
Term
retrograde?
Definition
backward- wastes to cell body
Term
segmental facilitation
Definition
lowered threshold for firing in a spinal cord segment
Term
proprioceptive insult?
Definition
continuous firing of nociception lowers the threshold for firing in the segment.
Term
transverse ligament?
Definition
holds dens in fovea dentalis of dens.
Term
alar ligament?
Definition
sides of dens to the occipital condyles. Check ligament aka limits rotation of c2
Term
apical dental ligament?
Definition
apex of dens to the anterior aspect of the foramen. limits flexion of c2.
Term
dentate ligaments?
Definition
21 ligaments connecting pia to dura along the spnial cord
Term
ALL?
Definition
anterior to verterbral bodies, c2-sacrum
Term
continuation of the ALL?
Definition
anterior atlanto occipital , limits extension
Term
PLL?
Definition
back of vertebral bodies. wider in cervicals, thinnest at L5. Continuation of PLL C2- occiput is tectorial membrane
Term
continuation of PLL ?
Definition
c2- occiput. tectorial membrane
Term
ligamentum flavum?
Definition
lamina to lamina. high elastic content
Term
continuation of ligamentum flavum?
Definition
C2-C1 posterior atlantoaxial.
C1-C0 posterior atlantooccipital
Term
ligamentum nuchae?
Definition
continuation of supraspinous ligament from C7-occiput
Term
muscle spindle detects what?
Definition
stretch
Term
A alpha nerve fibers are?
Definition
largest and most sensitive. joint position sense, vibration, 2 point discrimination
Term
A beta fibers?
Definition
Golgi tendon(tension) . Touch pressure receptor afferent.
Term
A delta fibers?
Definition
fast pain, pressure pain. ie. pinch
Term
C fibers?
Definition
slow pain, temperature afferent. gray communicantes
Term
rubrospinal?
Definition
proximal flexors of upper extremity.
Term
reticulospinal?
Definition
extensors muscles of back and arms. except any back muscle innevervated by a plexus
Term
tectospinal?
Definition
neck muscles
Term
vestibulospinal?
Definition
extensor muscles of back and legs
Term
corticospinal?
Definition
flexors of distal extremities
Term
spinothalamic tracts?
Definition
Lateral- pain and temp
ventral- crude touch and pressure
Term
DCML?
Definition
conscious proprioception, vibration, joint position sense, 2 point discrimination
Term
oligodendrocytes
Definition
produce myelin in the CNS
Term
schwann cells?
Definition
from neural crest cells and produce myelin in the PNS
Term
where are the sympathetics located?
Definition
T1-L2 lateral horn of the spinal cord.
Term
where are the parasympathetics located?
Definition
CN 3,7,9,10 S2,3,4
Term
what stimulates secretions?
Definition
parasympathetics
Term
all back muscles are innervated by what?
Definition
dorsal primary rami (except!... those by the brachial plexus)
Term
Nerve roots and their sheaths occupy how much of the IVF?
Definition
35-50% of the IVF
Term
Where is the dorsal root ganglion located?
Definition
inside the IVF and is most sensitive to compression.
Term
Compressive load to the disc causes fracture of?
Definition
end plate but not herniation.
Term
Nutrition to the disc is by way of what?
Definition
imbibition (motion)
Term
wolffs law?
Definition
bone remodeling due to stress.
Term
heuter Volkman's Law?
Definition
increased epiphyseal pressure leads to decreased growth and vice versa.
Term
bell magendie law?
Definition
anterior horn of the cord is motor, and posterior is sensory.
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