Joints of the Vertebral Column and Thorax

Question 1

Vertebrae form two sets of joints:
One is cartilaginous which is formed by a direct connection of?

Answer 1

Vertebral bodies

Question 2

Vertebrae form two sets of joints:
One is synovial which is formed by articulations between?

Answer 2

Vertebral Arches

Question 3

Long ligaments extend over many vertebrae. Modified cranially for?

Answer 3

Free movement of the head

Question 4

Long ligaments extend over many vertebrae. Modified caudally for?

Answer 4

in pelvic region where sacral fusion occurs

Question 5

The atlanto-occipital joint is formed between what?

Answer 5

condyles of skull and concavities of the Atlas (C1)

Question 6

What movement does the Atlanto-occipital joint allow?

Answer 6

Flexion and Extension - “nodding” movement

Question 7

What is the Atlantoaxial joint formed between?

Answer 7

Atlas (C1) and Body/Debs of the axis (C2)

Question 8

What movement does the Atlantoaxial joint allow for?

Answer 8

Rotation - “Head Shaking No” movement

Question 9

What does the transverse ligament of the atlas do (Atlantoaxial Joint)

Answer 9

Holds dens to fovea dentis of Atlas

Question 10

What does the apical and alar ligaments connect (atlantoaxial joint)

Answer 10

connects dens to skull

Question 11

What does the dorsal atlantoaxial ligament join together?

Answer 11

the spine of Axis (C2) to the arch of the Atlas (C1)

Question 12

The Nuchal Ligament connects spine of Axis (C2) to?

Answer 12

First thoracic vertebrae (T1)

Question 13

The Nuchal Ligament is missing in what species?

Answer 13

Cats and Pigs

Question 14

Synovial joints of the veterebra are found between what parts of the vertabrae

Answer 14

Between the vertebral articular processes on the arches

Question 15

The cartilaginous joints of the vertebral column is in the form as what between what?

Answer 15

Intervertebral Discs between Vertebral Bodies

Question 16

The outer collagenous fiber layer of intervertebral discs is called?

Answer 16

Anulus Fibrosus

Question 17

The inner gelatinous core or intervertebral discs is called?

Answer 17

Nucleus pulposus

Question 18

What movement does the synovial joints between vertebral arches via the articular process allow?

Answer 18

Rotation, Flexion/Extension

Question 19

Where is the dorsal longitudinal ligament located?

Answer 19

along floor of vertebral canal
Axis (C2) to Sacrum

Question 20

Where is the Ventral Longitudinal Ligament located?

Answer 20

along ventral spect of vertebral body
Runs from mid-thoracic spine to sacrum

Question 21

The supraspinous ligament connects what?

Answer 21

Spinous process of the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae

Question 22

The Interspinous ligament is located between what?

Answer 22

Spinous processes of vertebrae

Question 23

The nucleus pulposus and annulus fibrous age with the animal.
Anulus can fragment and allows what

Answer 23

allows nucleus pulposus to push up into spinal cord

Question 24

The nucleus pulposus and annulus fibrous age with the animal.
Nucleus can calcify which does what?

Answer 24

Decreases flexibility of the spine

Question 25

What region of the body is most at risk due to its increased mobility?

Answer 25

neck

Question 26

The hed of a rib and the vertebral column forms what type of Joint?

Answer 26

Costovertebral joint - ball and socket with restricted mobility

Question 27

Where does the intercapital ligament run through?

Answer 27

the intervertebral foramen and crosses the vertebral canal

Question 28

What does the intercapital ligament insert upon?

Answer 28

Opposite rib

Question 29

What does the intercapital ligament pass below?

Answer 29

Dorsal Longitudinal Ligament

Question 30

What type of joint does the tubercle of rib form with the vertebral column?

Answer 30

Costotransverse Joint - Sliding Joint

Question 31

What attaches the tubercle of the rib to the vertebral column at the costotransverse joint?

Answer 31

Attached by Costotransverse Ligament

Question 32

What is the costosternal joints formed by

Answer 32

ribs joining the sternum - called the Synovial Pivot Joint

Question 33

The interchondral Joints within ribs are made of

Answer 33

Rib bone and the cartilage (also called costochondral junction)

Question 34

Intersternal joints are between

Answer 34

sternebrae