Lecture 2: Vertebral Column

Question 1

number of vertebrae in vertebral column

Answer 1

33
7 cervical
12 thoracic
5 lumbar
5 sacral
4 coccyx

Question 2

Joints that connect vertebrae to one another

Answer 2

superior and inferior articular processes (zygopophyses)

Question 3

The lamina between the superior and inferior articular processes

Answer 3

pars interarticularis

Question 4

Typical cervical vertebrae

Answer 4

c3-c6
c1 (atlas)
c2 (axis)
c7 (vertebra prominens)

Question 5

part of cervical vertebrae that can osteophyte to cause neck pain

Answer 5

uncus (uncinate process)

Question 6

This ligament is absent in those with down syndrome

Answer 6

transverse ligament of the atlas

Question 7

These vertebrae have costal facets for rib insertion

Answer 7

Thoracic vertebrae

Question 8

These vertebrae feature a mammilary process for attachment of multifidus muscle

Answer 8

Lumbar vertebrae

Question 9

Abnormal increase of thoracic curvature

Answer 9

Kyphosis

Question 10

Abnormal increase in in lumbar curvature

Answer 10

Lordosis

Question 11

Lateral curvature in vertebral column

Answer 11

Scoliosis

Question 12

Partial forward dislocation of a vertebra over the vertebra below it

Answer 12

Spondylolisthesis

Question 13

Bilateral fractures of the pars interarticularis of the vertebral laminae . “Scottie dog”

Answer 13

Spondylolysis

Question 14

Ligament that helps to limit extension of the vertebral column. whiplash injury

Answer 14

Anteriol longitudinal ligament (ALL)

Question 15

Ligament along the posterior aspect of the bodies and intervertebral discs; it helps limit flexion

Answer 15

Posterior longitudinal Ligament (PLL)

Question 16

Ligament joining the laminae of adjacent vertebrae; they help limit flexion and assist with extension of the flexed column

Answer 16

ligamenta flava

Question 17

Ligament between adjacent spinous processes

Answer 17

Interspinous ligaments

Question 18

Ligament connects the tips of spinous processes C7 to the sacrum

Answer 18

Supraspinous ligaments

Question 19

Expanded ligament in cervical region, Serves for muscle attachments It supports the head , resists flexion and facilitates returning the head to anatomical position.

Answer 19

nuchal ligament (ligamentum nuchae)

Question 20

IV disc central part

Answer 20

nucleus pulposus

Question 21

IV disc outer part

Answer 21

annulus fibrosus