COCCYX

Question 1

diminishes in size from its base inferiorly to its apex. From its articulation with the Sacrum, it curves inferiorly and anteriorly.

This includes four incompletely developed vertebrae. Occasionally, there are three to five segments but become fuse to form one bone.

Answer 1

COCCYX

Question 2

– extend up from the posterior border.

Answer 2

Cornua (Horns)

Question 3

– the condyles of the occipital bone on each side rests upon the articular facet on the superior surface of the lateral part of C1.

Answer 3

Atlanto-Occipital joint

Question 4

– is between the anterior surface of the Odontoid process of C2 and the anterior arch of the atlas.

Answer 4

Atlanto-Epistropheal joint

Question 5

– lie between the bodies of adjacent vertebra that form cushion.

Answer 5

Intervertebral joints

Question 6

– a layer of cartilage covers the upper and lower surface of each vertebral body.

Answer 6

Articular Cartilages

Question 7

– a layer of fibrous tissue and cartilage forms a pad between the articular cartilages on the adjacent vertebra.

Answer 7

Annulus Fibrosus

Question 8

– is the pulpy center of the
Annulus fibrosus.

Answer 8

Nucleus Polposus

Question 9

These 3 helps to form the intervertebral joint;

Answer 9

Articular cartilages
Annulus Fibrusus
Nuclea Polposus

Question 10

– is in the cervical area on
each side of the intervertebral disc between the lateral margins of the adjacent bodies

Answer 10

Accessory Cervical joints

Question 11

a. Inferior articular process of one vertebra
b. Superior articular process of vertebra
below

Answer 11

Inter-articular joint / Apophyseal joint

Question 12

a. Inferior surface of the L5
b. Superior surface of the sacrum

Answer 12

Lumbo-Sacral joint

Question 13

a. Lower surface of the sacral body
b. Upper surface of the first coccygeal
segment.

Answer 13

Sacro-coccygeal joint