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'''Original Editor '''- Your name will be added here if you created the original content for this page. [[Image:Upper cervical ligaments.png|thumb|right]]

...der of the anterior arch of the atlas below.  It is a continuation of the anterior longintudinal ligament. ...basilar part of the occipital bone to the tubercle on the anterior arch of the atlas.

...and [[Intervertebral disc|intervertebral discs]] throughout the length of the vertebral column. From superficial to deep its ligamentous fibers span vary *the deepest fibers are short intersegmental fibers

[[Image:Upper cervical ligaments.png|thumb|right]] ...ull. It lies as a fibrous cord in the triangular interval between the alar ligaments.

...18 Jun 29;10(6).</ref> with the alar ligament only failing at a mean force of 394 ± 52 N<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":0" /> Origin: Arise from either side of the dens/odontoid process (varying attachment points)<ref name=":1" />

[[File:Cervical vertebrae lig flavum.png|thumb|419x419px|supraspinous ligament ...structurally distinct from more caudal parts of the ligament and is called the '''[[ligamentum nuchae]]'''.<ref name="gray's">Richard L. Drake, A. Wayne V

...border of the posterior arch of the atlas. &nbsp;It is a continuation from the Ligamentum Flavum. ...ertebral artery which serves as an opening for the entrance of the artery. The suboccipital nerve also passes through this defect.

...a '''[[Joint Classification|pivot]]''' [[Joint Classification|joint]] and the lateral joints are '''[[Joint Classification|plane]]''' [[Joint Classificat The '''median atlantoaxial joint''' is the articulation of the: . &nbsp;

...ial Ligament Complex (Axis). These four ligaments extend from the Atlas to the Axis: *Lateral Ligaments (2)

...n the copyright on these images and request that they are not used outside of Physiopedia without special permission. To use the pictures:

[[File:Cervical vertebrae lig flavum.png|right|frameless|492x492px]] [[Ligament|Ligaments]] are fibrous bands of connective tissue that attach to bone.

[[File:Transverse lig. of atlas.png|thumb|320x320px]] ...he ligament is covered with articular cartilage to allow articulation with the Odontoid process.

...name=":0" />. It stretches during flexion and its elasticity helps bring the head back to an upright position<ref name=":1" />. ...=":2" />. It also blends into the posterior atlanto-occipital membrane and the posterior atlanto-axial membrane<ref name=":0" />.

...'. Stuttgart; New York: Thieme.</ref> is located at the anterior aspect of the neck. ==Bony Structure of Neck==

[[Image:Upper cervical ligaments.png|thumb|right]] [[Image:Tectorial membrane.png|thumb|right]] Strong broad structure which covers the [[Odontoid process]] and it's ligaments.

...uscles, ligaments, and sometimes also the bones and nerves of the cervical spine. ...severe pain.<ref>Anderson C, Yeung E, Tong T, et al. A narrative review on cervical interventions in adults with chronic whiplashassociated disorder. BMJ Open

...pital joint posterior.png|thumb|right|Atlanto-occipital joint (posterior)]]The atlanto-occipital articulations function as bilaterally symmetrical ellipso Occipital condyles and a superior articular facets of the atlas.

...gament of the Atlas|Transverse Ligament]] Stress Test for hypermobility of the [https://physio-pedia.com/Atlanto-axial_joint?utm_source=physiopedia&utm_me ...rthopaedic: Examination, evaluation, and intervention (2nd ed.). New York: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.</ref>

...struction and may only be partially complete. Please come back soon to see the finished work! ({{REVISIONDAY}}/{{REVISIONMONTH}}/{{REVISIONYEAR}})</div> ...ch provide cushioning between the vertebrae and absorb pressure put on the spine. It is a nearly universal condition in those who reach advanced age, but it

...Anterior longitudinal ligament]], its deep fibres are intersegmental while the more superficial fibres can span up to four vertebral levels. ...l end plates, and the margins of the vertebrae. Its cranial counterpart is the tectorial membrane<ref name=":0">http://www.anatomyexpert.com/app/structure

...sess the integrity of the [[Alar ligaments|alar ligaments]] and thus upper cervical stability.<br> ...Spine. 1987;12:183–189.</ref> to result from tension generated in the alar ligaments.<br>

...https://www.physioadvisor.com.au/health/anatomy/ligaments/ligaments-of-the-spine/ (accessed 29 March 2019). ...neck they are often considered part of the nuchal ligament.<ref>Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Interspinous ligament. Available from:

...s, which serve as attachment points for muscles. The axis articulates with the atlas via its superior articular facets, which are convex and face upward a ...flattened where it articulates with the transverse ligament.<ref>Cervical Spine Anatomy: Overview, Gross Anatomy https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/194

...or articular process of one vertebra and the inferior articular process of the vertebra directly above it. There are two facet joints in each spinal motio ...and form the articular pillars that act to provide structural stability to the vertebral column as a whole.

...It exhibits a slight constriction or neck, where it joins the main body of the vertebra. ...tachment of the [[Alar ligaments]]; these ligaments connect the process to the occipital bone.

...long the entire length of the vertebral column<ref name=":0" />.It is made of three parts listed below<ref name=":0" /><ref>Study.com Longissimus Availab [[File:Muscles of the Back.png|thumb|401x401px|Back Muscles]]<u>Origins</u><ref name=":0" />:

...nature<ref>Nikolai Bogduk. Clinical and Radiological Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine 5th Edition.Churchill Livingstone: Elsevier. Feb 2012.</ref><ref name=":0" ...pinous, interspinous ligaments to ligamentum flavum, causing pretension in the neutral position (interspinous-supraspinous thoracolumbar ligamentous compl

...l nerve formation.png|thumb|369x369px|Formation of spinal nerve from roots of spinal cord]] ...with a few exceptions eg [[Cervical Anatomy|neck muscles]] are supplied by the spinal nerves.

...b|alt=|524x524px|Cranial skull- canine]]The Roof of the cranium is made up of frontal and parietal bones. The Floor is made up of sphenoid bone.

...omic burden is another issue as neck pain impacts the employer, as well as the employee's performance, health, productivity, medical costs, and compensati ...nal Safety and Ergonomics. 2007 Jan 1;13(2):215-23.</ref>. This emphasizes the need for workplace interventions to reduce and prevent neck pain in office

...MC4836940/ Management of typical and atypical Hangman's fractures.] Global spine journal. 2016 May;6(03):248-56.</ref> ...n’s fracture.<ref name=":0">T.G. Williams. Hangman’s Fracture. The journal of bone and Joint surgery, pp. 82-89</ref><ref name=":1" />

[[File:Muscles of the cervical region multifidus superficial layer Primal.png|right|frameless]] ...ding of this anatomy is essential for assessment and treatment of cervical spine problems.

...'''Original Editor '''- [[User:Robin Tacchetti|Robin Tacchetti]] based on the course by [https://members.physio-pedia.com/course_tutor/daphne-xuan/ Daphn ...1;12(2):e053999.</ref>[[File:C-spine-picture.jpg|thumb|250x250px|Cervical spine]]

...Shultz]], [[User:Mathilde De Dobbeleer|Mathilde De Dobbeleer]] as part of the [[Vrije Universiteit Brussel Evidence-based Practice Project|Vrije Universi ...rthopaedic: Examination, evaluation, and intervention (2nd ed.). New York: The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc, 2008.</ref>.

...n of the SC joint.<ref>ALLMAN JR FL. Fractures and ligamentous injuries of the clavicle and its articulation. JBJS. 1967 Jun 1;49(4):774-84.</ref> '''The SC joint is formed by the articulation of three bones'''<ref name=":3" />''':'''

== The Pelvic Floor - Overview and Function == ...e pelvic cavity above from the perineal region below. This cavity encloses the pelvic viscera - bladder, intestines, and uterus(in females).<ref>Bharucha

...e amount of force transferred from the ground and lower extremities to the spine and upper extremities.<ref name=":2" /> ...hree separate bones yet to be fused: ilium, ischium and pubis connected by the tri-radiate cartilage.

...the area of the foramen magnum (dystopic) with no bony link to the body of the axis. The classification of the [[odontoid fractures]] is known as the Anderson/Alonzo classification:

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...tebrae.png|thumb|right]][[Image:Cervical vertebra.png|thumb|right]][[Image:Cervical Vertebra side view.png|thumb|right]] ...il 2017.</ref><ref name="Gray">Gray H. Gray's Anatomy:The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice. Elsevier Churchill Livingstone, 2005</ref><br>

...re distinct in shape and function from vertebrae found in other regions of the vertebral column. ...possess articular facets on their sides for articulation with the heads of the ribs.

...tended orientation of the head can be achieved by a number of combinations of segmental movements. ...spective - that is the movements will be discussed without considering how the movements are constrained or produced.

...s published in New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy. He is also the author of two books:<ref name="mulligan-5">Manual therapy NAGS,SNAGS,MWMS,etc by Bria #'Self Treatment for the Back, Neck and Limbs' for Public.

...ust about 1cm in diameter) but is crucial in facilitating our [[Activities of Daily Living|daily activities]]. ...m the body, partially processes it, and then transmits that information to the brain.

...on multifidus intermediate layer Primal.png|thumb|Figure 1. Muscles of the cervical region.]] ...ace and head. The specific sources of CGH are any structures innervated by the C1 to C3 nerve roots.<ref>Biondi DM. Cervicogenic headache: mechanisms, eva

Because of the rising popularity of media devices such as smartphones and computers, frequent users often exhib ...forward head posture on thoracic shape and respiratory function]. Journal of physical therapy science. 2019;31(1):63-8. Available from:https://www.ncbi.

...ntly under review and may not be up to date. Please come back soon to see the finished work!!</div> This guide gives a general overview of the anatomy of the thoracic spine. It also includes some facts regarding pathophysiology in this region.

'''Original Editors ''' - [[User:Demol Yves|Demol Yves]] as part of the [[Vrije Universiteit Brussel Evidence-based Practice Project]] ...[[Cervical Radiculopathy|cervical radiculopathy]] or [[Cervical Myelopathy|cervical myelopathy]].

[[File:PP Thoracolumbar Fascia.png|thumb|The thoracolumbar fascia is the gray area at bottom center.]] ...separate the [[Paraspinal Muscles|paraspinal muscles]] from the muscles of the posterior [[Abdominal Muscles|abdominal wall]].

...Davis|Shannon Davis]], and [[User:Kristen Tsuei|Kristen Tsuei]] as part of the [[Texas State University Evidence-based Practice Project]] '''Top Contribu [[File:Cervical vertebra.png|right|frameless]]