Spinal Anatomy and Cord Segments Flashcards
1
Q
How many cervical vertebra are there in the dog?
A
7
2
Q
How many thoracic vertebra are there in the dog?
A
13
3
Q
What is T11 called?
A
The anticlinal vertebra
4
Q
How many lumbar vertebrae are there in the dog?
A
7
5
Q
Where does the cervical intumescence lie?
A
C5-T1
6
Q
Where does the lumbar intumescence lie?
A
L3-L6
7
Q
Where are most spinal cord segments located compared to the vertebra?
A
In the vertebral canal cranial to the vertebra of the same number
8
Q
What are the exceptions to the rule: most spinal cord segments are positioned in the vertebral canal cranial to the vertebra of the same number
A
The first 2 cervical segments
L1 and L2
