cervical spine

Q: Why are the lumbar vertebrae the largest and strongest in the vertebral column?

A: The lumbar vertebrae are bones that make up the spinal column or backbone, specifically within the…

Q: What is the tri-segment orientation of the craniovertebral joints and what are the major ligaments…

A: Cranio-vertebral joints are the joints between the vertebral column and the skull. They are classed…

Q: What are the names of the sutures of the neurocranium of the skull?

A: Sutures are fibrous joints, which are found in the cranial sutures. These sutures allow very limited…

Q: (a) Which body regions do anatomists call the arm and the leg? (b) Which digit is located on the…

A: The major skeletal elements, namely bones, cartilage, and joints, collectively form the skeletal or…

Q: When reviewing a cervical spine xray what are the major anatomical markings you should look for and…

A: The cervical spine (neck region) consists of seven bones (C1-C7 vertebrae), which are separated from…

Q: How can you tell if you have a problem with your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)?

A: Anterior cruciate ligament: It is a ligament located in the knee joint. It is one of the 4 major…

Q: Mr. Chester, a heavy beer drinker with a large potbelly, complained of severe lower back pains.…

A: The spine extends from the skull to the coccyx and is composed of 33 bones called the vertebrae…

Q: Identify the location and surface features of the cervical vertebrae.

A: Cervical vertebrae provides support to the cervical spine. It consists of seven cylindrical bones…

Q: Discuss the contribution of the intervertebral discs to the length and flexibility of the spine.

A: The intervertebral discs are found in 23 numbers along the vertebrae, and not found in between all…

Q: What is the difference between the Pars Recta and the Pars Oblique?

A: The cricothyroid cartilage has a fan-shaped structure and it diverges into - a)Par recta and b) Pars…

Q: What is the difference between the Axial skeleton and the Appendicular skeleton?

A: Skeleton can be defined as a structural framework of an organism. Endoskeleton is a type of skeleton…

Q: Which vertebrae interacts with the skull, and which part of the skull does it interact with?

A: The human skull or cranium is a bony structure that gives protection to the brain. The cranial bones…

Q: What is the ligamentous system of the plantar surface of the foot and the longitudinal and…

A: The skeletal system in humans is the major connective tissue system comprised of bones, cartilage,…

Q: What is one of the major differences between the cervical, thoracic and lumbar vertebrae and what is…

A: Vertebral column is around 71 cm long and is curved. It lies in the mid dorsal line of neck and…