LUMBAR VERTEBRAE/SACRUM

Question 1

have massive block-like bodies and short, thick almost square spinous processes extending directly backward.

Answer 1

five lumber vertebrae (L1 through L5)

Question 2

In _______ of the Lumbar vertebrae, it demonstrate the “Scotty Dog” sign

Answer 2

True Oblique

Question 3

Scooty dog sign wherein

nose
eye
neck
ear
the front leg.

Answer 3

Transverse process =
Pedicle =
Pars Interarticularis =
Superior articular facet =
Inferior articular facet =

Question 4

is a composite bone formed from the fusion of five vertebrae. Superiorly, it articulate with L5, and inferiorly it connect with the coccyx. The median sacral crest is a remnant of the spinous processes of the fused vertebrae.

Answer 4

Sacrum

Question 5

The vertebral canal continues inside the sacrum as the sacral canal and terminates near the coccyx via an enlarged opening called the

Answer 5

sacral hiatus.

Question 6

– is made up of five fused bodies.

Answer 6

Body of Sacrum

Question 7

– is the prominent upper anterior edge of the sacrum and is important anatomical landmark for obstetricians

Answer 7

Sacral Promontory

Question 8

– is a passage that extends from top to bottom of the sacrum.

Answer 8

Sacral Canal

Question 9

– are 16 openings, eight in front and eight posteriorly which the sacral nerves leave the spinal cord through these openings.

Answer 9

Sacral Foramina

Question 10

– are those parts of the sacrum lateral to the foramina that corresponds to a fused transverse processes.

Answer 10

Lateral Masses

Question 11

• are the wing-like upper parts of the lateral masses on each side that extend laterally from the 1st sacral segment.

Answer 11

Ala/Alae /Wing

Question 12

– are 2 processes which extends up from the posterior part of the upper sacrum to form the joint with the 5th lumbar body.

Answer 12

Superior Articular Processes

Question 13

– are two small projections that extend down from the lower sacrum.

Answer 13

Cornua/Cornu