No Certificate / Course on Audit Track
The Osteology of Cervical Spine course provides learners with a detailed understanding of the bony anatomy of the cervical vertebrae (C1–C7). The course focuses on the unique structural features of the Atlas (C1), Axis (C2), and typical cervical vertebrae (C3–C7), highlighting their anatomical differences and functional roles.
Students will examine key landmarks, articulations, and distinguishing characteristics that contribute to neck mobility, stability, and protection of neurovascular structures. Emphasis is placed on clinical relevance, enabling learners—particularly 3rd Semester DPT students—to correlate osteological features with movement mechanics, posture, and common cervical spine conditions.
This course has been curated by Riphah International University faculty and staff using publicly available third-party content and Open Educational Resources (OER) for self-paced learning. Learners will engage with curated open-access materials to achieve the course learning outcomes. All third-party content is used under open-access or fair-use policies, while any original materials are developed specifically for this learning experience.
Source and Credits:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
To be successful in this course, you should have a background knowledge of general osteology and vertebral column anatomy
This course is designed for 3rd Semester Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students studying Anatomy III.
Cervical Vertebrae(C1,C2) effects
Osteology of Cervical Vertebrae(C1,C2) (Video)
Cervical Vertebrae(C3-C7)
Osteology of Cervical Vertebrae(C3-C7) (Video)
Approximately 10 Minutes
Beginner
Fully Online (Asynchronous)
Self Paced
English Only