Arthrology of the vertebral column and intervertebral disc intro

Question 1

What is the maximum number of common ligaments identified with a vertebral couple

Answer 1

8

Question 2

what is the reason that nine common ligaments are identified but only eight will be attached at any specific vertebral coule

Answer 2

the ligamentum nuchae and supraspinous ligaments attach to the spinous tubercles but only one will be identified at a single vertebral couple

Question 3

what common ligaments will attach to the vertebral arch

Answer 3

ligamentum flavum

Question 4

which common ligaments will attach to the vertebral body

Answer 4

anterior longitudinal ligament, intervertebral disc and posterior longitudinal ligament

Question 5

What is the number of true intervertebral discs identified in an adult

Answer 5

23

Question 6

in the adult which vertebral levels will demonstrate a true intervertebral disc

Answer 6

those between C2 and S1 inconclusive

Question 7

What is the intervertebral disc histologically compsoed of

Answer 7

cells collagen fibers and hydrated proteoglycan gel