The Orientation of the Uncinate Processes in the Cervical Spine

question 36

Multiple Choice

The orientation of the uncinate processes in the cervical spine function to limit which of the following motions?

• A) Vertebral body anterior shear
• B) Vertebral body lateral translation
• C) Vertebral body superior translation
• D) Vertebral body posterior shear

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