Flashcards
Upper Cervical
Cards in this deck (9)
- 1CERVICOENCEPHALIC/CERVICOCRANIAL (C0-C2)- Shows the relationship between the cervical spine and the occiput
- Injuries have potential of involving the brain, brainstem, and spinal cord - 2Symptoms of upper cervical damageHeadache
Fatigue
Vertigo
Poor concentration
Irritability
Cognitive dysfunction
Cranial nerve dysfunction
Sympathetic nerve dysfunction - 3Atlanto-occipital Joint Between the occiput and atlas (C1)Principle motion flexion and extension (15-20 degrees)
Also performs side flexion (10 degrees)
No rotation
Atlas has no vertebral body - 4Atlanto-Axial Joint: Between atlas and Axis (C1 and C2)- Most mobile articulation of the spine
- Flexion and extension is approximately 10 degrees
- Side flexion is approximately 5 degrees
- Rotation is approximately 50 degrees and is the primary movement of the A/A joint
- The odontoid process (dens) acts as the pivot point for rotation and is held against the anterior arch of the atlas - 5A/O Joint LigamentsAnterior membrane: limits extension
Posterior membrane: limits flexion
ALR Ligament: limits rotation & side flexion(stabalizer) - 6A/A Joint ligamentsTransverse: holds dens against anterior arch of C1(weakens with RA)
Crusiform: holds dens against anterior arch of C1 - 7Vertebral ArteryStarts at C6 & travels through transverse foramen enters at cranium through foramen magnum.
- 8Common areas to become impingedC6 where it enters TVP
Intertransverse foramen
C1 & C2
C1 & occiput - 9S/S Vertebral artery dysfunctionVertigo
Nausea
Tinnitus
“Drop Attacks”-Falling without fainting
Visual disturbances
Stroke
Death
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- college Ortho Flashcards on Upper Cervical, created by Keisha Whisken on 29/09/2014.
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