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MBChB YR2 MSK > Anatomy: Bones of the Spine > Flashcards

Anatomy: Bones of the Spine Flashcards

1
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What is scoliosis?

A

Lateral curvature of the spine, usually of unknown cause

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2
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Which region of the spine does this vertebrae belong to?

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Lumbar

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3
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What separates adjacent vertebral bodies?

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Fibrocartilaginous intervertebral disc

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4
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Name the transverse processes of a typical cervical vertebra

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Foramina transversaria, anterior and posterior tubercles

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5
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What is thoracic kyphosis?

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Excessive thoracic curvature, causing a hunchback deformity

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6
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Describe the vertebral body of a typical lumbar vertebra

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Large, kidney shaped

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7
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Which region of a vertebra is indicated in the picture?

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Transverse processes

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8
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Name the regions of the vertebral column

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Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, coccyx

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9
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What is lumbar lordosis?

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Excessive lumbar curvature, causing a swayback deformity

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10
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Which region of the spine does this vertebrae belong to?

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Cervical

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11
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Describe the curvature of the cervical region of the spine

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Convex anteriorly - lordosis

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12
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Describe the the transverse processes of a typical lumbar vertebra

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Slender, horizontal

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13
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Which region of the spine does this vertebrae belong to?

A

Thoracic

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14
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Describe the spinous process of a typical lumbar vertebra

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Large, horizontal

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15
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Describe the curvature of the lumbar spine

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Convex anteriorly - lordosis

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16
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Describe the shape of the vertebral foramen in a typical lumbar vertebra

A

Small, triangular

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17
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Describe the curvature of the sacral spine

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Concave anteriorly - kyphosis

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18
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Which region of a vertebra is indicated in the picture?

A

Spinous process

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19
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Describe the structure of C2 (axis)

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Dens (odontoid process)

20
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Which region of a vertebra is indicated in the picture?

A

Vertebral body

21
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Describe the vertebral body of a typical lumbar vertebra

A

Small, kidney-shaped vertebral body with urincate processes

22
Q

Which region of a vertebra is indicated in the picture?

A

Lamina

23
Q

Describe the curvature of the thoracic region of the spine

A

Concave anteriorly - kyphosis

24
Q

Describe the the transverse processes of a typical thoracic vertebra

A

Broad, horizontal, has costal facets for articulation with the shaft of a single rib

25
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How many sacral vertebrae are there?

A

5 (fused)

26
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Describe the structure of C1 (atlas)

A

No body, no spinous process

27
Q

How many coccyx vertebrae are there?

A

4 (fused)

28
Q

Name the weight-bearing component of a vertebrae

A

Vertebral body

29
Q

What is spondylolithesis?

A

Displacement of the vertebra due to instability caused by the pars fracture

30
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Which region of a vertebra is indicated in the picture?

A

Pedicles

31
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Which region of a vertebra is indicated in the picture?

A

Vertebral arch

32
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Describe the shape of the vertebral foramen in a typical cervical vertebra

A

Triangular

33
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Describe the vertebral body of a typical thoracic vertebra

A

Heart shaped, increasing in size as more inferior

34
Q

Which region of a vertebra is indicated in the picture?

A

Superior articular processes

35
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Describe the spinous process of a typical cervical vertebra

A

Short, bifid

36
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Describe the spinous process of a typical thoracic vertebra

A

Long, downward sloping

37
Q

What is unusual about C7 (vertebra prominents?

A

It has a long, prominent spinous process

38
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What is spondylosis?

A

Occurs when there is a stress fracture of the pars interarticularis

39
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Describe the shape of the vertebral foramen in a typical thoracic vertebra

A

Circular

40
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How many cervical vertebrae are there?

A

7

41
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How many lumbar vertebrae are there?

A

5

42
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What is cervical spondylosis?

A

Decrease in the size of the intervertebral foramina, usually due to degeneration of the joints of the spine Decrease in the size of the intervertebral foramina, usually due to degeneration of the joints of the spine

43
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Which regions of the vertebral body are lined by hyaline cartilage?

A

Superior and inferior aspects

44
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What is the pars interarticularis?

A

The part of a vertebra located between the inferior and superior articular processes of the facet joint

45
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Which region of a vertebra is indicated in the picture?

A

Vertebral foramen

46
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How many thoracic vertebrae are there?

A

12

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