III. Vertebral Column/Spinal Column: General Organization of a Vertebra: B) Vertebral Arch. (Pg. 13) Flashcards
What is the semicircular region of bone attached to the back of the vertebral body called?
the vertebral arch
What is the name given to the anterior part of the vertebral arch?
the pedicle
What is the name given to the posterior part of the vertebral arch?
the lamina
What is the name given to the intermediate part of the vertebral arch where the transverse process and articular processes attach?
the lamina-pedicle junction
What is the name of the feature located at the upper and lower surfaces of the pedicle?
the superior vertebral notch or superior vertebral incisure; the inferior vertebral notch or inferior vertebral incisure
What is the generic orientation of the pedicle at each region of the spine?
cervical - posterolateral
thoracic - posterior, slight lateral
lumbar - posterior
All lamina are oriented in what direction?
posterior and median
What is the name given to the overlap of laminae seen on X-ray?
shingling
What ligament will attach to the lamina?
the ligamentum flavum
