Atlanto-occipital
Craniovertebral joint; condyloid synovialBones: superior articular process of C1 with occipital condyles
Atlanto-axial
Craniovertebral joint; 2 lateral and 1 medianBones: C1 and C2
Intervertebral (IV) Joints
cartilaginous/symphysis
Functions of Intervertebral Joints
Acts as shock absorbers; permit movement between vertebral bodies
Uncovertebral "Luschka's" Joint
C3-C6; limit lateral flexion
Zygapophysial "Facet" Joints
articular process; allow for spinal movement
Ligaments of the Spine
Anterior longitudinal, posterior longitudinal, ligamenta flava, interspinous, supraspinous, nuchal, intertransverse