Spinal Skeletal Anatomy

Question 1

The primary motion allowed by the alignment of the facet joints in the cervical spine is:

Answer 1

Rotation

Question 2

The pedicle connects:

Answer 2

The vertebral body with the transverse process

Question 3

The primary motion allowed by the alignment of the facet joints in the lumbar spine is:

Answer 3

Flexion and extension

Question 4

The primary function of the anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments are:

Answer 4

controls anterior-posterior flexion-extension of spinal column

Question 5

The primary function of the intervertebral disk is:

Answer 5

Absorption of compressive forces in spinal column