atlanto occipital joint

What are the primary movements allowed by the atlanto-occipital joint?

• A. Flexion and Extension
• B. Pronation and Supination
• C. Inversion and Eversion
• D. Adduction and Abduction

Which of the following ligaments prevents excessive forward movement of the dens of the axis?

• A. Alar ligament
• B. Transverse ligament
• C. Cruciate ligament
• D. Apical ligament

Which muscles are responsible for the rotational movement of the atlanto-axial joint?

• A. Sternocleidomastoid and Splenius capitis
• B. Longus colli and Longus capitis
• C. Rectus capitis lateralis and Obliquus capitis superior
• D. Rotatores and Multifidus

What is the function of the atlanto-occipital membrane?

• A. To stabilize the atlanto-axial joint
• B. To limit the flexion of the head
• C. To prevent excessive rotation of the head
• D. To maintain the curvature of the cervical spine

Which of the following structures is located between the atlas and the occipital bone?

• A. Transverse process
• B. Articular facet
• C. Transverse foramen
• D. Facet joint capsule

Which muscle is responsible for the extension of the atlanto-occipital joint?

• A. Longus capitis
• B. Rectus capitis posterior major
• C. Semispinalis capitis
• D. Splenius capitis

What is the primary function of the atlanto-axial joint?

• A. To support the weight of the head
• B. To allow for nodding of the head
• C. To allow for rotational movement of the head
• D. To provide stability to the cervical spine

Which ligament connects the occipital bone to the spinous process of the axis?

• A. Nuchal ligament
• B. Supraspinous ligament
• C. Ligamentum flavum
• D. Interspinous ligament

Which of the following is a common injury associated with the atlanto-occipital joint?

• A. Herniated disc
• B. Whiplash
• C. Scoliosis
• D. Osteoarthritis

What is the name of the synovial joint between the atlas and the axis?

• A. Atlanto-axial joint
• B. Atlanto-occipital joint
• C. Zygapophysial joint
• D. Intervertebral disc