– origin: superior surfaces of the transverse processes of the atlas; – insertion: inferior surface of the jugular process of the occipital bone; – action: aids in lateral flexion of the head on the neck; – nerve supply: C1, C2; – synergists: Longus Capitis, Longissimus Capitis, Semispinalis capitis
origin: from the lateral process of the axis; insertion: the lateral part of the inferior nuchal line of the occipital bone and the surface of the bone immediately inferior to the line; action: extends the head and rotates it to the same side; nerve supply: a branch of the dorsal ramus of the suboccipital nerve; synergists: Rectus Capitis … Read more
– Frx – Menu (See: Post Op Orders) – Axial Skeleton – C-spine – Spine – Pelvis – Upper Extremity – Shoulder – Humerus – Elbow – Wrist – Hand – Lower Extremity – Hip – Femur – Knee – Tibia – Ankle – Foot – Systems – Neuro – Cranio-Maxillo-Facial – Spine – Cardiac … Read more
– Discussion: – NSAIA; – Rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis; – Dosage: 10-20mg PO qd (has an extended half life); – therapeutic response should only be assessed after two weeks or more of continuous treatment; – may cause diarrhea; – Contraindicated in patients … Read more
– See: – development of atlas – development of axis – Discussion: – most pediatric C-spine injuries will occur above C3, and therefore lateral radiographs should be centered on C-3; – Atlantoaxial Rotatory Fixation: – SCIWORA: Syndrome of Spinal Cord Injury … Read more
– Discussion: – a chronic progressive disease osteoblasts and osteoclasts which results in abnormal bone remodeling; – etiology, staging, and pathogenesis – prevalence: – uncommon in pts under age of 55 yrs but relatively common in later life, occurring in 3-4% of persons over 55 yrs & occurs in 10% in pts over age 80; – reference: – … Read more
– Discussion: – most common metabolic bone dz; – definition: – what appears to be a characteristic of osteoporosis is an uncoupling of the osteoblastic and osteoclastic processes; – WHO definition: a bone mineral density that is 2.5 SD below the mean peak value … Read more
– See: – osteoblasts – osteocytes – Discussion: – osteoclast is a large multinucleated cell that plays an active role in bone resorption; – monocytes from the marrow or the blood serve as precursors of osteoclasts; – osteoclasts are found in notches or … Read more
– See: – Anesthesia and Timing for Femoral Neck Fractures: – Anesthesia in the Spinal Cord Injured Patient: – Cardiac Orders / Meds: – Malignant Hyperthermia: – Risk Assessment: – Anesthetic Agents: – Lidocaine: … Read more