Chiropractic/Spinal

Question 1

vertebral body

Answer 1

Body of a vertebra, or the large round bony part of the vertebra anterior to the spinal cord.

Question 2

vertebral foramen

Answer 2

The opening in each vertebrae through which the spinal cord passes.

Question 3

spinous process

Answer 3

The long rearward projection from the arch of a vertebra that provides a point of attachment for muscles and ligaments.

Question 4

transverse process

Answer 4

A process projecting outward from each side of a vertebra that provides a point of attachment for muscles and ligaments.

Question 5

articular facet (facet joint)

Answer 5

A joint between the superior articular process of one vertebra and the inferior articular process of the vertebra directly above it.

Question 6

Pedicle

Answer 6

The segment between the transverse process and the vertebral body of each vertebra.

Question 7

neural foramen

Answer 7

The lateral opening between each vertebrae through which spinal nerves pass through.

Question 8

spinal cord

Answer 8

The portion of the central nervous system that communicates between the brain and the body.

Question 9

spinal nerves

Answer 9

The 31 left-right pairs of nerves that are mixed nerves, which pass through the neural foramina to and from the spinal cord. Mixed nerves are nerves that send messages and commands to the body, as well as receive information from the body to send to the brain.

Question 10

intervertebral disc

Answer 10

Each disc is located between each vertebra and forms a cartilaginous joint to allow slight movement of the vertebrae, and act as a ligament to hold the vertebrae together.

Question 11

chiropractic

Answer 11

The science of finding areas of spinal malfunction;
The art of correcting them;
The philosophy of all things natural as we have been created.
System of natural Dx and Tx.
Based on the concept that the nervous system coordinates all of the body’s functions, and that disease results when a misaligned vertebrae interferes with the proper nerve functions.

Question 12

purpose

Answer 12

Main purpose of the chiropractor is to reduce interference to your inborn, innate healing ability.

Question 13

spinal vertebrae

Answer 13

protective housing where CNS sits.

Question 14

how many pairs of spinal nerves

Answer 14

31

Question 15

what does an adjustment do

Answer 15

An adjustment describes the many ways and techniques of directed and controlled pressure to restore spinal segments to a more normal position and range of motion.
Used to correct subluxations
An adjustment aids in increased flexibility, increased immunological function and increased life energy.
The Chiropractic adjustment is truly an artistic expression.

Question 16

how many verebrae in spinal column

Answer 16

Total of 33 vertebrae in the spinal column: 24 articulating and 9 fused

Question 17

cervical spine

Answer 17

7 vertebrae.
C1-C7.
C1 = Atlas.
C2 = Axis.

Question 18

Atlas (C1)

Answer 18

Ring-shaped bone.
Supports the skull.
Allows up and down (“yes”) movement of the head.

Question 19

Axis (C2)

Answer 19

Looks like a dull tooth.
Has a Dens which inserts into the groove of C1.
Allows lateral (“no”) movement of the head.

Question 20

Thoracic Spine

Answer 20

12 vertebrae.
T1-T12.
Articulate with each of 12 pairs of ribs.

Question 21

Lumbar Spine

Answer 21

5 vertebrae.
L1-L5.
Bear most of the weight of the body.

Question 22

Sacrum

Answer 22

5 fused vertebrae.
S1-S5.
Form part of the pelvis.

Question 23

Coccyx

Answer 23

3-5 vertebrae.

Aka: Tailbone.