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
ANS: B
The uncinate processes are seen along the lateral margins of the vertebral bodies from C3 to C7.
These structures are the primary limiter of lateral translation of the cervical spine during motion.
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