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1
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It has large, bean-shaped bodies that increase in size from the first to the fifth vertebra in this region.

A. Coccyx
B. Thoracic Vertebrae
C. Lumbar Vertebrae
D. Sacrum

A

C. LUMBAR VERTEBRAE

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It is a smoothly rounded projection on the back of each superior articular process.

A. Mamillary Process
B. Accessory Process
C. Pars Interarticularis
D. Superior Articular Process

A

A. MAMILLARY PROCESS

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The average angle increases from cephalad to caudad with L1-2 at ____ degrees.

A. 30
B. 45
C. 15
D. 60

A

C. 15

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The average angle increases from cephalad to caudad with L2-L3 at ____ degrees.

A. 30
B. 45
C. 15
D. 60

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A. 30

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5
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The average angle increases from cephalad to caudad with L3-4 through L5-S1 at ____ degrees.

A. 30
B. 45
C. 15
D. 60

A

B. 45

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It is composed of three to five (usually four) rudimentary vertebrae that have a tendency to fuse into one bone
in adults.

A. Coccyx
B. Thoracic Vertebrae
C. Lumbar Vertebrae
D. Sacrum

A

A. COCCYX

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7
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It is formed by fusion of the five vertebral segments into a curved, triangular bone.

A. Coccyx
B. Thoracic Vertebrae
C. Lumbar Vertebrae
D. Sacrum

A

D. SACRUM

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It is more acutely curved, with its greatest curvature in the lower half of the bone.

A. Male
B. Female
C. Non-binary
D. None of the above

A

B. FEMALE

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The coccyx diminishes in sizes from its ___ inferiorly to its ___.

A. body;head
B. head;body
C. base;apex
D. apex;base

A

C. BASE; APEX

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10
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On each side of the sacral base is a large winglike lateral mass called ____.

A. Foramen
B. Depression
C. Ala
D. Canal

A

C. ALA

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What kind of spinal curve are convex anteriorly?

A. Cervical Curve
B. Thoracic Curve
C. Lordotic Curve
D. Lumbar Curve

A

C. LORDOTIC CURVE

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12
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Identify if the statement is true or not. The male sacrum is more acutely curved, with its greatest curvature in
the lower half of the bone.

A. True
B. False
C. Somewhat true
D. Somewhat false

A

B. FALSE

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13
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At its superior anterior margin, the base of the sacrum has a prominent ridge termed the?

a. Sacral canal
b. Sacral promontory
c. Sacral foramina
d. Sacral nerves

A

B. SACRAL PROMONTORY

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The thoracic and pelvic curves are concave anteriorly and are called?

A. Kyphotic Curve
B. Thoracic Curve
C. Lordotic Curve
D. Lumbar Curve

A

A. KYPHOTIC CURVE

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What is the abnormal lateral curvature of the spine?

A. Kyphosis
B. Spondylosis
C. Lordosis
D. Scoliosis

A

D. SCOLIOSIS

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16
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What is the modality for soft tissues of the lumbar spine? _____

A. Nuclear Medicine
B. Ultrasound
C. MRI
D. Computed Tomography

A

C. MRI

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17
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What are the 5 sections of the vertebral column? ______

A. Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacral, Coccygeal
B. Frontal, Parietal, Occipital, Temporal, Mastoid Regions
C. Phalanges, Metacarpals, Carpals, Radius, Ulna
D. Femur, Patella, Tibia, Fibula, Phalanges

A

A. CERVICAL, THORACIC, LUMBAR, SACRAL, COCCYGEAL

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18
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The coccyx is also known as:

A. Tailbone
B. Shoulder blade
C. Hipbone
D. Ribcage

A

A. TAILBONE

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19
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Which of the following statements accurately describes the lumbar vertebrae? ______

A) The lumbar vertebrae are the smallest vertebrae in the spine.
B) The lumbar vertebrae are located in the neck region of the spine.
C) The lumbar vertebrae provide flexibility and support for the lower back.
D) The lumbar vertebrae are fused together and immobile.

A

C. THE LUMBAR VERTEBRAE PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY AND SUPPORT FOR THE LOWER BACK

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20
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In early life the vertebral column usually consists of __ small, irregularly shaped bones.

A. 33
B. 15
C. 32
D. 40

A

A. 33

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21
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The Zygapophyseal Joints of the Lumbar Region are inclined posteriorly from the coronal plane, forming an angle of ______ degrees.

A.) 10 to 20 Degrees
B.) 20 to 40 Degrees
C.) 30 to 40 Degrees
D.) 30 to 50 Degrees

A

D. 30 TO 50 DEGREES

22
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The anterior displacement of one vertebra over another

A.) Spondylitis
B.) Spondylolisthesis
C.) Spondylolysis
D.) Spontylysis

A

B. SPONDYLOLISTHESIS

23
Q

The body of the vertebra is approximately ____ in shape.

A.) Sphere
B.) Oval
C.) Cylindric
D.) Elliptical

A

C. CYLINDRIC

24
Q

It is a cup-shaped socket that receives the head of the femur.

A.) Ischium
B.) Pubis
C.) Obturator Foramen
D.) Acetabulum

A

D. ACETABULUM

25
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The posterolateral margins of each thoracic body have ____ for articulation with the heads of the ribs.

A.) Demi Facet
B.) Costal Facet
C.) Half Facet
D.) Whole Facet

A

B. COSTAL FACET

26
Q

What is the main role of the spinous process in the vertebrae?

a) Serving as an attachment site for muscles and ligaments
b) Safeguarding the spinal cord
c) Aiding in articulation with neighboring vertebrae
d) Providing support for body weigh

A

A. SERVING AS AN ATTACHMENT SITE FOR MUSCLES AND LIGAMENTS

27
Q

Which component of the vertebrae is responsible for creating a passage for the spinal cord?

a) Spinous process
b) Transverse process
c) Vertebral foramen
d) Lamina

A

C. VERTEBRAL FORAMEN

28
Q

It is the first cervical vertebra and is a ringlike structure with no body and a very short spinous process?

A) Axis
B) Atlas
C) Typical cervical vertebrae
D) Thoracic vertebra

29
Q

They have a small, transversely located, oblong body with slightly elongated anteroinferior borders?

A) Atlas
B) Axis
C) Typical cervical vertebrae
D) Thoracic Vertebra

A

C. TYPICAL CERVICAL VERTEBRAE

30
Q

For radiographic demonstration of the zygapophyseal joints of the thoracic region, the patient’ body must be rotated ___degrees from the anatomic position or ___ degrees from the lateral position.

A) 70 to 75 and 15 to 20
B) 15 to 20 and 70 to 75
C) 45 and 70
D) 70 and 90

A

A. 70 TO 75 AND 15 TO 20

31
Q

The intervertebral foramina of the cervical region are directed anteriorly at a __ angle from the midsagittal plane of the body.

A) 15 Degrees
B) 70 Degrees
C) 30 to 50 Degrees
D) 45 Degrees

A

D. 45 DEGREES

32
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The ___ are short, have double pointed (bifid) tips, and are directed posteriorly and slightly inferiorly.

A) Spinous Processes
B) Transverse Processes
C) Superior Articular Process
D) Transverse Foramen

A

A. SPINOUS PROCESSES

33
Q

It is termed the vertebra prominens, has a long, prominent spinous process that projects almost horizontally
to the posterior.

A) C1
B) C2
C) C3-C6
D) C7

34
Q

How many coccygeal vertebrae are typically present in humans?

a)1
b) 3
c) 5
d) 7

35
Q

Which type of vertebrae is characterized by large, kidney-shaped vertebral bodies?

a) Thoracic
b) Lumbar
c) Cervical
d) Sacral

36
Q

What part of the vertebrae serves as the attachment point for the ribs in the thoracic region?

a) Spinous process
b) Transverse process
c) Vertebral body
d) Costal facet

A

D. COSTAL FACET

37
Q

Which structure of the occipital bone does the atlas (C1) articulate with?

a) Foramen magnum
b) Occipital condyles
c) External occipital protuberance
d) Mastoid process

A

B. OCCIPITAL CONDYLES

38
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It’s the most important feature that the Thoracic Vertebrae have.

A. Its large transverse process
B. The presence of costal facets
C. Its heart-shaped body
D. Long spinous process

A

B. THE PRESENCE OF COSTAL FACETS

39
Q

What are the short, thick columns of bone formed by the superior and inferior articular processes located posterior to the transverse processes at the point where the pedicles and laminae unite?

A. Vertical Notch
B. Lamina
C. Articular Pillars
D.Body

A

C. ARTICULAR PILLARS

40
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What process acts as the pivot or body for the atlas within the atlantal ring?

A. Transverse process
B. Cervical process
C.Odontoid process
D.Vertebral process

A

C. ODONTOID PROCESS

41
Q

Which of the following foramina are present in all cervical vertebrae?
I. The right transverse foramina
II. The left transverse foramina
III. The intervertebral foramina

A. I and II only
B. III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II, and III

A

A. I AND II ONLY

42
Q

These are broad and thick, and they overlap the subjacent lamina.

A. Vertical Notch
B. Laminae
C. Pedicle
D.Body

A

B. LAMINAE

43
Q

Which thoracic vertebrae feature a single whole facet that are entirely superior in orientation?

A. T1
B. T10
C. T12
D. All of the Above

A

D. ALL OF THE ABOVE

44
Q

The bodies of the typical thoracic vertebrae are approximately in what form?

A. Triangular
B. Pear-Shaped
C. Kidney-Shaped
D. Irregular

A

A. TRIANGULAR

45
Q

The terminal vertebrae, also in the pelvic region, vary from ____ to ___in number in adults and are termed the coccygeal vertebrae

A.1-2
B. 2-3
C. 3-5
D. 5-7

46
Q

The first vertebrae (C1) that supports the head and allows for movement of the head up and down is the

A.Atlas
B. Axis
C. Transverse process
D. Sacrum

47
Q
  1. Which of the following organs is NOT located in the thoracic cavity?

A. Liver
B. Heart
C. Lungs
D. Esophagus

48
Q

The adult human body typically has __ discs

A. 24
B. 23
C. 20
D. 22

49
Q

The transverse processes of the thoracic vertebrae project obliquely, laterally, and posteriorly. With the exception of the __ and __ pair.

A. 2nd and 3rd
B. 5th and 6th
C. 8th and 9th
D. 11th and 12th

A

D. 11TH AND 12TH

50
Q

The intervertebral foramina of the thoracic region are perpendicular to the mid sagittal plane of the body. These
foramina are clearly demonstrated radiographically with the patient in a _________ position.

A. True lateral
B. Left lateral
C. Right lateral
D. Supine

A

A. TRUE LATERAL

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