Vertebral and Spinal Column
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- Q1Denticulate ligaments attach to the ______ to stabilize the spinal cord in the vertebral canal.Subarachnoid materPia materArachnoid materDura mater60s
- Q2What is not a characteristic of a typical cervical vertebra?Presence of transverse foraminaSmall sizeLong spinous processBifid spinous process30s
- Q3What direction is common for the nucleus pulposus to protrude that may cause compression of a spinal nerve?PosterolaterallyPosteromediallyAnterolaterallyAnteromedially30s
- Q4What is the forward slippage of one vertebra on the vertebra below it?SpondylolisthesisStenosisSpondylolysisSpondylosis30s
- Q5During initial evaluation, you observe that Harriet maintains a hunched back while completing activities. Which of the following describes the position of Harriet’s vertebral column?LordosisSpondylolisthesisKyphosisScoliosis30s
- Q6Phillip was involved in a motor vehicle accident that resulted in a torn anterior longitudinal ligament between C6-C7. What is the function of this ligament?Limits flexion of the vertebral columnLimits lateral flexion of the vertebral columnLimits extension of the vertebral columnHelps return a flexed vertebral column to an erect position30s
- Q7In disc herniation, rupture of the ______________ may result in protrusion of the _____________ in the __________ direction.Nucleus pulposus, annulus fibrosis, anterolateralNucleus pulposus, annulus fibrosis, posterolateralAnnulus fibrosis, nucleus pulposus, anterolateralAnnulus fibrosis, nucleus pulposus, posterolateral30s
- Q8How many vertebrae does the vertebral column consist of?3431323330s
- Q9Which statement about the axial skeleton is FALSE?It is mainly composed of the bones of the back and neckIt extends from the skull to the sacrumIt protects the spinal cordIt supports the weight superior to the pelvis30s
- Q10The portion of the vertebra that is responsible for bearing weight isVertebral bodyAnterior longitudinal ligamentVertebral end platesVertebral arch30s
- Q11Which of the following regarding intervertebral foramen is TRUE?It can be occluded by tumors or disc herniationsIt is where the spinal cord is locatedWhen placed all together it forms the vertebral canalIt is a large, open space in the middle of the vertebral column30s
- Q12Zygopophysial joints are:Sacral jointsCervical jointsLumbar jointsThoracic joints30s
- Q13Which of the following statements regarding the atlas is FALSE?It is the first cervical vertebraIts articulation with the skull allows us to say, “Yes, we love anatomy!”Its inferior articular facets articulate with C2Its superior articular facets articulate with C130s
- Q14Mammilary processes are features of which type of vertebrae?SacralThoracicLumbarCervical30s
- Q15A midline defect on the inferior portion of the sacrum that opens into the sacral canal is theSacral hiatusPosterior sacral foraminaSacral promontoryAuriculur surface30s