Midterm 1 HK3401

Question 1

How many cervical vertebrae are there

Answer 1

7

Question 2

How many thoracic vertebrae are there

Answer 2

12

Question 3

How many lumbar vertebrae are there

Answer 3

5

Question 4

What is the order of the vertebral column (5 sections)

Answer 4

Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacrum, Coccyx

Question 5

There are _____ processes that arise from the vertebral arch

Answer 5

7

Question 6

Where the laminae meet posteriorly on the vertebral column, how many

Answer 6

Spinous processes, 1

Question 7

Where the pedicle meets lamina, how many

Answer 7

Transverse processes, articular processes (superior and inferior), 6

Question 8

When the laminae are cut to reveal the spinal cord within the vertebral canal, this is called

Answer 8

Laminectomy

Question 9

C1 vertebrae is aka

Answer 9

Atlas

Question 10

C2 vertebrae is aka

Answer 10

Axis

Question 11

2 characteristics of cervical vertebrae

Answer 11

1. Bifid spinous process
2. Foramen of the transverse process

Question 12

3 characteristics for thoracic vertebrae

Answer 12

1. Long spinous processes (giraffe)
2. Heart shaped vertebral bodies
3. Faucets for ribs

Question 13

Tubercle of Rib articulates with _____

Answer 13

Facet on transverse process of thoracic vertebrae

Question 14

Head of the Rib articulates with ______

Answer 14

Facet (demi-facet) on body of thoracic vertebrae

Question 15

3 characteristics for lumbar vertebrae

Answer 15

1. Large
2. Square shaped spinous processes (moose)
3. Kidney-shaped bodies