Q1 Vertebral Column

Question 1

State the key bony features of a typical vertebra

Answer 1

Spinous process, Lamina, Articular process, neural canal, transverse process, pedicle, body, vertebral arch

Question 2

State the number of vertebra in each region of the column

Answer 2

Cervical 7

Thoracic 12

Lumbar 5

Sacral 5

Coccyx 3 or 4

Question 3

Name the atypical cervical vertebra and indicate their position (number) in the column

Answer 3

Atlas C1

Axis C2

Vertebral prominens C7