Features Of Vertebrae

Question 1

Vertebral body

Answer 1

located ventrally, anteriorly and is for strength and stacking.

Question 2

Vertebral Foramen

Answer 2

Hole where the spinal cord passes, formed by the vertebral Arch.

Question 3

Vertebral Arch

Answer 3

formed by the pedicle (“side wall of the house”) and lamina (“layer” or “roof” if the house)

Question 4

Transverse processes are located _____

Spinous Processes are located ______

Answer 4

laterally

dorsally

Question 5

Superior and inferior articulating facets

Answer 5

inferior facets articulate with the superior facets of the vertebrae below.