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Functional Anatomy
VC exam
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
09/24/2013

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Term
What vertebral joint has no disc?
Definition
Atlanto-Axial Joint
Term
Thoracolumbar Fascia
Definition
Thick bundle of CT on inferior VC
Term
Anterior longitudinal Ligament
Definition
Ligament that runs along the anterior length of the VC
Term
Intertransverse Ligament
Definition
Ligament that runs between each transverse process, limits lateral VC flexion
Term
Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
Definition
Ligament that runs along the posterior length of the vertebral column
Term
Interspinous Ligament
Definition
Ligament that runs between each spinous process

limits excessive flexion of the spine
Term
Supraspinous Ligament
Definition
Ligament that runs down each spinous process
Term
Ligamentum Flava
Definition
Ligament that runs between each lamina

limits excessive flexion of the VC
Term
Costal Notches
Definition
7 Notches on each side of sternum where the costal cartilage articulates to make the costalsternal joint
Term
Primary Curvature of VC
Definition
Thoracic
Sacral/coccygeal

Original genetic curve of fetus
Term
Secondary curvature of VC
Definition
Cervical
Lumbar

Curves from gravity adaptation
Term
Gravity Line
Definition
Line that runs between concave side of apex of all curvatures
Term
Ligament Elasticity
Definition
Stored potential energy in recoiled ligaments
Term
What 4 things does the line of gravity cross on the body
Definition
Acromion
Greater Trochanter
Axis of knee
Ankle joint
Term
Normal Flexion of Lumbar
Definition
40 degrees
Term
Normal Flexion of hip
Definition
70 degrees
Term
Torque
Definition
application of force at a perpendicular distance to a joint/point of rotation
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