Congenital Anomalies

Occipitalization:
Description: Fusion of the _____ & ______. Sometimes called _____ ______. In young children is ______.
In older children/adults is _______.

Platybasia:
Flattening of the _____ and/or _____. Determined by ______ called _____. Normal range = _____. Some consider this aka "_____ _____". Over _____ indicates _______.

Spinia Bifida Occulta
Small opening due to _____. Clinical significance? _____

Spina Bifida Vera
Small/Large defect (choose one)
Why do we care? ______
This may allow ________
Thought to be caused by ______ in __ trimester

Posterior Spondyloschisis
________ of posterior arch of _______.
Sometimes referred to as "______"

Blocked Vertebra
_______________ joint together
2 types _______ and ________

Transition Vertebra
Where the segments have ______ of another area
MC area: ______
Sometimes referred to as "_____" and "_____"

Schmorl's Nodes
____ herniates thru _____
Triad of Features
1. usually occurs on the ______/______portion
2. Increased ____ _______ width
3. Disc space = ______
Differentiate with ________

Cervical Rib
A separate piece of ____ that articulates with ____ and is present in ___% of the population.
Differentiate with _________ and rudimentary ____ rib

Posterior Ponticus
_____ of _____ portion of _____ ligament
Forms an "_____"
Seen in ____% of the population
______ tests may help to eliminate ____ in an adjustment

Butterfly Vertebra
Segment takes on the appearance of _____ portions on the _____ view

Limbus Bone
____ and ____ of _____ through the _____ center of ____. Results in ______
Differentiate with _______

Knife Clasp
____ of the first sacral segment with an enlarged ____ of the ______ lumbar.
Extremely painful

Hemivertebra
____ deformity of the _____
3 types
1. ____
2. ____
3. ____
Causes ______