Atypical Vertebrae

Question 1

C1

Answer 1

Does not have neural arach and transverse processes

Provides “yes” motion

Question 2

Bifid Spinous Process

Answer 2

Found in cervical vertebrae only two through six
Provides for site of neck muscles
C7 has a long spinous process and is not bifid

Question 3

Sacrum

Answer 3

Triangular bone formed by the fusion of five vertebrae

Question 4

Superior surface of the sacral body

Answer 4

Location that articulates with the firth lumbar vertebrae

Question 5

Auricular Surfaces

Answer 5

Where two pelvic bones articulate

Question 6

Superior articular processes

Answer 6

Two

Equivalient to superior articular facets

Question 7

Sacral Vertebral Canals

Answer 7

Spinal cord only extends to L1 and L2 vertebrae

This allows for spinal nerves to go further.

Question 8

Sacral foramina

Answer 8

four on each side that correspond to intervertebral foramina

provide openings for the passage of sacral spinal nerves

Question 9

Median sacral crest

Answer 9

Located on the posterior surface and represent the fused spinous procsses of five sacral vertebrae

Question 10

Coccy

Answer 10

Human tail bone
Consists of four fused vertebrae
small triangular bone

Question 11

Cornu of the Coccyx

Answer 11

United to the apex of the sacrum throuhg a small synovial joint that incules an intervertebral disc
Can fracture this bone = long heal time