Canine Vertebral Column

Question 1

The five groups of the vertebral column

Answer 1

Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacral, Caudal

Question 2

The vertebral formula of the dog

Answer 2

C7 T13 L7 S3 Cd20-23

Question 3

The vertebral formula of the cat

Answer 3

C7 T13 L7 S3 Cd21-23

Question 4

Sacrum

Answer 4

3 sacral vertebrae fuse together to form the sacrum

Question 5

Typical Vertebra

Answer 5

1- Body (basal part)
2- Arch (Pedicle & Lamina)
3-Vertebral Foramen/Canal
4- Spine
5- Transverse process
6- Cr & Cd articular surfaces

Question 6

Articulation between the bodies–> intervertebral disc is what type of joint

Answer 6

cartilaginous joint (synchondrosis)

Question 7

Articulation between the arches is what type of joint

Answer 7

Synovial joint

Question 8

Atlas

Answer 8

• No spine
• No body
• Modified articular processes (foveae)
• Thick shelf-like Transverse Processes (wings)

C1 nerves comes out of the lateral vertebral foramen