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POM Cervical
KYCOM Block 2
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Medical
Graduate
10/25/2012

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Term
what are the cervical vertebra
Definition
C2-T1
Term
what are the most prominent cervical spinous processes
Definition
C2 and C7
Term
which cervical vertebra are typical
Definition
C3-C6
Term
describe the features of a typical cervical vertebra
Definition
short bifit spinous processes, short transverse processes with anterior and posterior tubercles and transverse foramen for vertebral artery
Term
what are articular pillars
Definition
area posterior to transverse processes, where the articular facets are located
Term
what is the orientation of the articular pillars in flexion or extension
Definition
oblique normally, more horizontal in flexion, more coronal in extension
Term
describe the typical cervical vertebra VERY IMPORTANT
Definition
saddle shaped bodies, uncinate process create the uncovertebral joints for synovial joints
Term
why do typical cervical certebra have saddle shaped bodies
Definition
there are no dics
Term
what are the atypical cervical vertebra
Definition
C1,2,7
Term
what is another name for C1
Definition
atlas
Term
what is another name for Cx
Definition
axis
Term
what is another name for C7
Definition
vertebra prominens
Term
describe vertebra promines
Definition
articular facet more oval, spinous process non-bifid, true transverse process, vertebral artery does not pass through it
Term
what happens to the lower (C2-C7) cervical vertebra in flexion or extension
Definition
sidebending and rotation in the same direction
Term
what is the ligamentum nuchae an extension of
Definition
intersponous ligament
Term
what is the function of the ligamentum nuchae
Definition
limit flexion
Term
how can the ligamentum nuchae be relaxed
Definition
extension
Term
are there more extensiors of flexors in the neck
Definition
extensors
Term
what are the deep neck flexors
Definition
rectus capitis anterior, longus capitis, longus colli
Term
what are the lateral group muscles in the neck
Definition
sternonucleomastoid, scalenes, levator scapulae, middle scalene, anterior scalene, posterior scalene, levator scapulae
Term
where is the neurovascular bundle located
Definition
between the scalenes
Term
what are the deep posterior neck muscles
Definition
splenius cervicis, semispinalis capitis, semispinalis cervicis, longissimus cervicis
Term
how do you diagnose cervical dysfunction
Definition
glide vertebra and see if there is movement restriction, also do it in flexion and extension
Term
is cervical dysfunction type 1 or 2 mechanics
Definition
it isnt either, it does not follw mechanics. if it did, it would be 2 most of the time
Term
how can you find articular pillars
Definition
come from side of neck you will bump into transverse processes then move in. or find spinous processes and move outwards
Term
what does right translation indicate
Definition
left sidbending
Term
what does left translation indicate
Definition
right sidebeinding
Term
how is sidebending introduced in muscle energy for lower cervical dysfunctions
Definition
gently pushing the articular pilar to the side
Term
why dont you have to rotate a lot during muscle energy for lower cervical dysfunctions
Definition
because the sidebeinding you introduce will give the correct rotation automatically
Term
what are the parts of the atlas
Definition
anterior tuberble, posterior tubercle, transverse process, no body, facets
Term
describe the orientation of the superior facet of the atlas
Definition
converges anterior, orientated medially
Term
describe the movement of the atlas facets
Definition
glide anterior and posterior
Term
describe the shape of the occipital condyles
Definition
converge anterior, convex
Term
what is the occipito atlandal joint
Definition
C0-C1 joint, occipital condyle with C1 facets
Term
what is the movement of the occipito-atlantal joint
Definition
mostly flexion and extension, sidebending and rotation are minor
Term
what is the remnent of the C1 body
Definition
the dens on C2
Term
how are the facets of the axix orientated
Definition
horizontally
Term
what is the atlanto-axial joint
Definition
atlas and axis.
Term
what type of movement does the atlanto axial joint do
Definition
rotation, most of the rotation for the C spine
Term
what does the tectorial membrane extend from
Definition
posterior longitudinal ligament
Term
where is the anterior occipito atlantal ligament located
Definition
extends from enterior longitudinal ligament
Term
where is the posterior occipito atlantal ligament located
Definition
extends from ligamentum flavum
Term
what ligaments attach to the occpiut, skipping C1
Definition
apical dentate, alar
Term
what is the function of the transverse ligament
Definition
keeps odontoid in place
Term
in what dieseases is there a problem with the transverse ligament
Definition
down syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis
Term
what muscles are included in the suboccipital triangle
Definition
rectus capitis posterior major and minor, obliquus capitis superior and inferior
Term
what vessels and nerves are in the suboccipital triangle
Definition
suboccipital nerve, vertebral a
Term
how do we move the occipito atlanto joint to test it
Definition
side slipping: combination of sidebending and rotation in opposite directions
Term
in flexion or extension what happens to the atlanto-axial joint
Definition
sidebending and rotation in opposite directions
Term
in flexion or extension what happens to the occipito-atlanto joint
Definition
sidebending and rotation in the same directions
Term
how do you do a passive OA screen
Definition
fingers at base of occiput, introduce sideslipping in neutral, flexion and extension
Term
how do you do an active OA screen
Definition
patient flexes or extends head and you see if there is asymmetry in the direction of the chin
Term
in an active OA screen, what does it mean if the chin deviates left in extension
Definition
left condyle wont glide anterior
Term
in an active OA screen, what does it mean if the chin deviates right in flexion
Definition
right condyle wont glide posterior
Term
how do you do muscle energy on the OA flexed dysfunction
Definition
one hand on occipitut the other on the patients chin. monitor OA, extend, introduce side slipping and have the patient look down
Term
how do you do muscle energy on the OA extended dysfunction
Definition
one hand on occipitut the other on the patients chin. monitor OA, flex, introduce side slipping and have the patient look up
Term
how do you diagnose AA
Definition
flex 45 deg and rotate head, if there is a difference that is where the restriction is
Term
how do you do muscle energy for AA
Definition
fully flex cervical, support occiput, put other hand on cheek, ask patient to turn head against your hand, take up slack, find new barrier, recheck
Term
what does C5 do reflexes for
Definition
biceps
Term
what does C6 do reflexes for
Definition
brachioradialis, biceps
Term
what does C7 do reflexes for
Definition
triceps
Term
what muscles does C5 innervate
Definition
deltoid, biceps
Term
what muscles does C6 innervate
Definition
wrist extension, finger extension, triceps
Term
what muscles does C8 and T1 innervate
Definition
finger flexion, hand intrinsics
Term
what muscles does T1 and T2 innervate
Definition
hand intrinsics
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what does C5 provide sensation to via what nerve
Definition
lateral arm, axillary nerve
Term
what does C6 provide sensation to via what nerv
Definition
lateral forearm, musculocutanrous nerve
Term
what does C7 provide sensation to
Definition
middle finger
Term
what does C8 T1 provide sensation to via what nerve
Definition
medial forearm, medial anterior brachial cutaneous nerve
Term
what does T1 T2 provide sensation to via what nerve
Definition
medial arm, medial branch of the cutaneous nerve
Term
what are most serious injuries of the cervical spine a result of IMPORTANT
Definition
injury to the vertebral artery in the upper cervical resulting in hemorrhage or stroke
Term
what is the most likley position to injure the cervical spine IMPORTANT
Definition
extreme extension and rotation in upper cervical
Term
what occurs in anterior scalene syndrome or cervical rib syndrome
Definition
the brachiel plexus is between the anterior and medial scalene or cervical rib
Term
what is wrong with the transverse ligament during down syndrome
Definition
congenitally lax
Term
what is wrong with the transverse ligament during theumatoid arthritis
Definition
damaged by imflammation
Term
what does cervical arthtiris cause
Definition
degenerative joint disease
Term
what is torticollis or wry neck
Definition
neck stuck in wrong spot due to sternonucleomastoid
Term
what are the layers of the alimentary canal
Definition
mucosa, submucosa, muscularis, serosa
Term
what does the alimentary mucosa consist of
Definition
a lining epithelium, lamina propria, muscularis mucosa
Term
what is th elamina propria
Definition
underlying connective tissue to lining epithelium in the mucosa
Term
what is the muscularis mucos
Definition
smooth m under lamina propria in alimentary canal
Term
what do most substances that enter the body first cross
Definition
digestive mucosa
Term
what are the functions of the mucosa
Definition
secretion, absorption, barrier, immunologic protection
Term
how does the mucosa function in secretion
Definition
secretes digestive enzymes at specific sites
Term
what are examples of digestive enzymes secreted by the mucosa
Definition
HCl, mucin, antibodies (IgA)
Term
what antibody is secreted by the mucosa
Definition
IgA
Term
how does the mucosa function in absorption
Definition
it absorbs substrates, vitamins, water, electrolites, recycables
Term
what recyclables does the mucosa absorb
Definition
bile components, cholesterol
Term
how does the mucosa serve as a barrier
Definition
prevents entry of bad stuff, antigens, and pathologic organisms
Term
how is the mucosa involved in immunologic protection
Definition
lymphatic tissue within the mucosa participates in the first line of immune defence
Term
what does the lamina propria contain
Definition
glands, vessels, components of the lymphatic system
Term
what do the lymphatic tissues of the lamina propria contain
Definition
diffuse lymphatic tissue, lymphatic nodules, eosinophils, macrophages, someites, neutrophils
Term
what is the name of the diffuse lymphatic tissue at the lymphatic nodules
Definition
gut-associated lymphatic tissue GALT
Term
what are peyer's patches
Definition
at distal small intestines, appendix, and ileum, many aggregates of lymphatic nodules
Term
what is the muscularis mucosa a boundry between
Definition
mucosa and submucosa
Term
what does contraction of the muscularis mucosa physically cause, what is the function of this
Definition
movement of the mucosa which forms ridges and valleys for absorption and secretion
Term
what is the name of the contraction of the muscularis mucosa
Definition
peristalsis
Term
what is the submucosa made of
Definition
dense irregular connective tissue
Term
what does the submucosa contain
Definition
blood, lymphatic vessels, nerve plexus, sometimes glands
Term
what does the nerve plexus of the submucosa contain
Definition
visceral sensory fibers of sympathetic origin, parasympathetic ganglia, pre and post ganglionic parasympathetic fibers
Term
what is the plexus in the submucosa called
Definition
submucosal or meissner's plexus
Term
what is the muscularis externa. how is it organized
Definition
an inner circular layer of smooth muscle and outer longitudinal layer of smooth muscle with connective tissue in the middle
Term
what is the connective tissue in the muscularis externa called
Definition
myentric or auerbach's plexus
Term
what is in the myentric plexus
Definition
parasympathetic ganglion cells, post ganglionic fibers
Term
what is the function of the muscularis externa
Definition
segmentation (local contractions that move contents proximally and distally) and peristalsis
Term
what does the circular layer of the muscularis externa form, what is their function
Definition
sphincters that can close lumen
Term
what are the spinhctors of the alimentary canal
Definition
pyloric, ileocecal valve, internal anal
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