Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Cervical Spine
This spine surgery lecture describes the applied surgical anatomy of the cervical spine, including the spinal column, Spinal Cord, Nerve Roots and Vertebral Arteries.
Lecturer: Stephane Litrico, MD
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
Ref.ID: 2_1_litrico
DOI: 10.28962/01.3.022
What you will cover in this lecture
This spine surgery lecture describes in detail the surgical anatomy of the cervical spine. The structures of each cervical vertebra and the joints formed in between them are described, and the structures responsible for providing stability are highlighted. The role and function of the ligaments and muscles found in this region are presented. Particular attention is given to the vertebral artery, its course and routinely encountered anatomical variations.
Learning Objectives
- Anatomy of cervical vertebrae
- Ligaments invovled in the stability and muscles
- Anatomy of the spinal nerves
- Vertebral arteries and their variations
Target Groups
Lecture Presentation
Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Cervical Spinal Column, Spinal Cord, Nerve Roots and Vertebral Arteries
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is an eccElearning Lecture like?
A: Each Lecture includes the Lecture Presentation, Additional Learning Resources, Pre-Learning Quiz and Lecture Assessment.
Each Spine Surgery Lecture is viewed online in video format and lasts from 20-45 minutes. The Lectures contain relevant additional learning resources (book chapters, research papers, surgical videos, master lecture videos, case reports, review articles, etc.), which are presented in context and viewable immediately for your convenience.
Q: How much time will a Lecture take?
A: Lecture presentations typically take 20-45 minutes to run. However, candidates are required to review the compulsory and recommended additional learning resources contained within the Lecture. The time taken to view the Lecture and review the additional resources is in the range 3-4 hours per Lecture.
Q: What payment methods are accepted?
A: All major credit and debit cards.
Q: What do I do if I fail a Lecture Assessment?
A: You are permitted to retake a Lecture Assessment up to two times. The Lecture Assessment will be made available to you again 14 days after a failed attempt. If you’ve failed the Lecture Assessment three times, please get in contact with us to discuss your options.
Q: What courses does eccElearning provide?
A: We have the Diploma in Spine Surgery with Modules individually purchasable, lecture bundles, an Endoscopic Spine Surgery Programme, a Residents' Spine Programme, and Spine Surgery Specialist Certificates in Radiology and Physiotherapy.
