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Neck, Back and Brachial Plexus
Basic anatomy of Neck back and brachial plexus
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
03/01/2022

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Term

Where is the neck?

Definition

Neck extends from base of cranium and inferior border of mandible to the thoracic inlet.

 

Term

Name the bones and viscera of the neck. 

Definition

Bones - Hyoid and cervical vertebrae

Viscera - Thyroid, Parathyroid, Submandibular and cervical nerves.

 

Term

What is the function of the neck?

Definition

Serves as an attachment for the head.

For movement of the head

Term

What is the function of the back?

Definition

 

Connects regions of the body

For support and movement of torso and limbs

Protection of nervous system

 

Term

Name the components of the vertebral column.

Definition

 

7 cervical vertebrae

12 thoracic vertebrae

5 lumbar vertebrae

1 sacrum (5 sacral vertebrae)

1 coccyx (3 -4 Coccygeal vertebrae)

 

Term
What are vertebrae?
Definition
Irregular bones which form the vertebral column
Term
Name the 2 main parts of a vertebrae?
Definition
Vertebral body and vertebral arch
Term
Name the projections of the spinal arch.
Definition
Spinous process

Transverse process

Superior and Inferior articular processes
Term
What is the function of processes of spinal arch?
Definition
Attachment site for muscles and ligaments

Levers for action of muscles

Site of articulation with adjacent vertebrae
Term
Which part of vertebrae is weight bearing?
Definition
vertebral body
Term
What is the function of a pedicle?
Definition
Attaches vertebral arch to vertebral body
Term
Where is the laminae found?
Definition
Extends from each pedicle to meet the midline and form the roof of vertebral arch
Term
What is the function of the spinous process?
Definition
Serves as an attachment site for muscles and ligaments
Term
Where is the transverse process?
Definition
Extends posterolaterally from the junction of the pedicle and laminae
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