Joints, Bones, and Ligaments

Question 0

Anulus fibrosus

Answer 0

Ring consisting of concentric lamellae of fibrocartilage forming the circumference of the IV disc

Question 1

Uncovertebral joint (of Lushka)

Answer 1

Located between the uncus of the bodies (uncinate processes) of the C3-C6 vertebrae and the beveled inferolateral surfaces of the vertebral bodies superior to them

Question 2

Nucleus pulposus

Answer 2

Central core of the IV disc - nuclei are 85% water at birth

Question 3

Posterior longitudinal ligament

Answer 3

Runs within the vertebral canal along the posterior aspect of the vertebral bodies

Question 4

Anterior longitudinal ligament

Answer 4

Covers and connects the anterolateral aspects of the vertebral bodies and IV disc

Question 5

Zygapophysial (facet) joints

Answer 5

Joints of the vertebral arches

Question 6

Ligamenta flava

Answer 6

Connects lamina of adjacent vertebral arches and extend almost vertically from the lamina above to the lamina below

Question 7

Interspinous ligament

Answer 7

Connects adjacent spinous processes

Question 8

Supraspinous ligament

Answer 8

Merges superiorly with the nuchal ligament

Question 9

Nuchal ligament

Answer 9

Extends from EOP and posterior border of the foramen magnum to the spinous processes of cervical vertebrae

Question 10

What joint limits excessive flexion of the vertebral column?

Answer 10

Posterior longitudinal ligament - C2 to sacrum

Question 11

What joint limits excessive extension of the vertebral column?

Answer 11

Anterior longitudinal ligament - C1 to sacrum

Question 12

What portion of the vertebral column has uncovertable joints?

Answer 12

Cervical - specifically C3-C6

Question 13

What part of the IV disc is innervated?

Answer 13

Anulus fibrosus

Question 14

Atlanto-occipital joint

Answer 14

Occiput-C1

Question 15

Atlantoaxial joint

Answer 15

C1-C2

Question 16

What is the protrusion on the transverse process called?

Answer 16

Accessory process

Question 17

What is the protrusion on the articular process called?

Answer 17

Mammilary process

Question 18

What section of the vertebral column has bifid spinous processes?

Answer 18

Cervical - specifically C2-C6

Question 19

What runs through the transverse foramen of the transverse processes of the cervical vertebrae?

Answer 19

Vertebral artery

Question 20

What kind of joint is the atlantoaxial joint?

Answer 20

Pivot joint

Question 21

What kind of joint make up the sutures of the skull?

Answer 21

Fibrous joint

Question 22

What type of joint is the intervertebral joint?

Answer 22

Secondary cartilaginous

Question 23

What type of joint is the zygapophysial (facet) joint?

Answer 23

Synovial joint

Question 24

Which thoracic vertebrae have costal facets?

Answer 24

T1-T10

Question 25

What is the mass called on the atlas?

Answer 25

Lateral mass

Question 26

What is another name for the C7 spinous process?

Answer 26

Vertebral prominens