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Lecture content for the vertebral column.
Typology: Summaries
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Acknowledgements
to
John
Owens
and
Dr
Simon
Rosalie
for
previously
developed
content
References
Moore,
K.L.,
Dalley,
A.
F.,
Agur,
A.
M.
R.,
&
Dalley,
A.
F.
(2017)
Clinically
Oriented
Anatomy
(
th
ed.).
Philadelphia:
Lippincott,
Williams
&
Wilkins
Rohen,
J.
W.,
Yokochi,
C.,
and
Lutjen
‐Drecoll,
E.
(2011)
Color atlas
of
anatomy
(
th
ed.)
Baltimore,
MD:
Lippincott,
Williams
&
Wilkins
Know
bones
and
joints
of
the
vertebral
column
the
intrinsic
back
muscles
Comprehend
the
relationship
between
bones
and
joints
of
the
vertebral
column
where
the
intrinsic
back
muscles
are
located
Apply
the
joints
of
the
vertebral
column
by
their
structure
and
function
how
intrinsic
back
muscles
are
grouped
and
their
actions
Analyse
the
joints
of
the
vertebral
column
to
their
actions
&
functions
muscle
attachments
to
explain
the
movements
of
the
vertebral
column
(back)
Synthesise
how
the
erector
spinae muscles
contract
during
movements
of
the
back
the
functions
of
the
different
layers
of
the
intrinsic
back
muscles
Evaluate
how
the
joints
and
muscles
of
the
vertebral
column
(back)
work
together
during
movements
of
the
vertebral
column
(flexion,
extension,
lateral
flexion,
rotation)
Adapted
from
https://app.tophat.com
Functional
Anatomy
The
primary
function
of
the
vertebral
column
is
to
protect
spinal
cord
and
spinal
nerves
Dorsal
root
ganglion
TYPICAL
VERTEBRAE
Body:
increases
as
the
column
↓
Vertebral
arch:
pedicles
&
lamina
Vertebral
foramen:
form
vertebral
canal
Transverse
process:
2,
one
on
each
side
Articular
processes
&
facets
(Zygapophyses):
superior
&
inferior
Spinous
process:
posterior
THORACIC
VERTEBRAE
Heart
shaped
vertebral
body
Costal
facets
for
articulation
with
head
of
rib
Circular
small
vertebral
foramen
Long
transverse
processes
with
articulation
facets
Vertical
articular
processes
and
facets
(“stop”)
Long
postero
inferior
spinous
process
Superior
costalfacet Inferior^ costal
facet Facet
for
tubercle of
th
rib
Vertical articular
facet
LUMBAR
VERTEBRAE
Large
kidney
shaped
vertebral
body
Triangular
medium
sized
vertebral
foramen
Long
transverse
processes
with
accessory
process
Vertical
articular
processes
and
facets
(“goal”)
Short
thick
spinous
process
Mammillary
processes
5
6
7
8
Ligaments
of
the
vertebral
column
limit
excessive
movement
NuchalligamentLigamentaflavaInterspinousligamentSupraspinous ligament
EOP
Anterior longitudinal
ligament
Posterior longitudinal
ligament
Costotransverse
ligament
Joint
capsules
of
zygapophyseal
joints
Inter
‐
transverseligament
Factors
affecting
movements of
the
vertebral
column
Age
IVD
elasticity
Joint
Ligaments
Muscle
tone
Rib
cage
Muscle
bulk
Other
structures
Lateral
flexion ≈
35
o
Flexion
&
Extension
≈
60
o^
&
40
o
Rotation
≈^
50
o
Lateral
flexion
≈
40
o^
Flexion
&
Extension
Rotation
≈
40
o
Functional
Anatomy Trapezius
Latissimus
dorsi
Levator scapulae
Rhomboids
Movements
of
the
upper
limbs
Serratus
posterior
superior
Serratus
posterior
inferior
Intercostal
nerves
Associated
with
respiration
“BACK”
MUSCLES
Intermediate
Deep
Superficial Splenius
capitis
Splenius
cervicis
Intermediate
Deep
Transversospinalis group
Semispinalis:
capitis,
cervicis,
thoracis
RotatoresMultifidus Associated
with
movements
&
control
of
the
vertebral
column
Posterior
rami
of
spinal
nerves
Erector
spinae
group
Iliocostalis:
cervicis,
thoracis,
lumborum
Longuissimus:
capitis,
cervicis,
thoracis
Spinalis:
capitis,
cervicis,
thoracis
Minor
Deep
Interspinalis Intertransversarii Quadratus
lumborum
ExtrinsicSuperficial
Trapezius Latissimus
dorsi
Levator scapulae
Rhomboids
Thoracolumbar
fascia
ExtrinsicIntermediate
Serratus
posterior
inferior
Serratus
posterior
superior
IntrinsicDeep
Splenius
capitus &
cervicis
Erector
spinae
TransversospinalisMinor
deep
CapitisCervicis
C7 T4T
SPLENIUS
CAPITUS
&
CERVICIS
Attachments: ProximalCapitus:
lower
nuchal
ligament,
spinous
processes
supraspinous
ligament
Cervicis:
spinous
processes
DistalCapitus:
mastoid
process,
lateral
nuchal
line
Cervicis:
transverse
processes
Action: Unilateral: lateral
flexion,
ipsilateral
rotation
Bilateral:
neck
extension
posterior
rami
of
spinal
nerves
ERECTOR
SPINAE
Attachments: Proximal:
broad
tendon,
supraspinous ligament,
sacroiliac
ligaments,
median
sacral
crest,
posterior
iliac
crest,
lumbar
thoracic
spinous
processes
DistalIliocostalis:
lower
ribs
and
cervical
transverse
processesLongissimus:
ribs
between
tubercles
transverse
processes,
mastoid
process
Spinalis:
upper
thoracic
spinous
processes
cranium NS:
posterior
rami
of
spinal
nerves
17
18
19
20
Functional
Anatomy
INTERSPINALIS
&
INTERTRANSVERSARIIAction:
interspinalis
intertransversarii
QUADRATUS
LUMBORUM
th
th
Quadratuslumborum
Rohen 2011,
p.
222
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26
27