Spine

Question 1

spinous processes are bifid except C__

Answer 1

C7

Question 2

C_ = atlas
C_ = axis

Answer 2

C1 - atlas
C2 - axis

Question 3

There isn’t a intervertebral disc between the first and second cervical vertebrae. T/F

Answer 3

true

Question 4

which vertebrae doesn’t have a body, spinous process or short transverse processes?

Answer 4

atlas

Question 5

which vertebrae has dens to allow for rotation of the head?

Answer 5

axis

Question 6

dens

Answer 6

odontoid process; acts as a pivot for head rotation

Question 7

what is the distinguishable feature of thoracic vertebrae?

Answer 7

costal facets for rib articulations

Question 8

what part of the rib articulates with the vertebral body?

Answer 8

head of the rib

Question 9

what part of the rib articulates with the transverse process of the vertebrae?

Answer 9

tubercle of the rib

Question 10

intervertebral discs are classified as ____ joints.

Answer 10

symphysis

Question 11

outer ring of intervertebral discs

Answer 11

annulus fibrosus

Question 12

soft central core of intervertebral discs

Answer 12

nucleus pulposus

Question 13

what occurs if someone has a herniated disc?

Answer 13

nucleus pulposus protrudes through the annulus fibrosis

Question 14

what is the shock absorbing portion of the intervertebral discs?

Answer 14

nucleus pulposus

Question 15

sacrum has how many vertebrae fused together?

Answer 15

5

Question 16

fused transverse processed in the sacrum becomes?

Answer 16

ala/lateral masses

Question 17

bony landmark that separates the abdominal cavity from pelvic cavity

Answer 17

sacral promontory

Question 18

coccygeal cornua

Answer 18

attachment point for ligaments

Question 19

where is the coccygeal cornua found?

Answer 19

projecting off the first coccygeal segment

Question 20

how many bones are typically fused to form the coccyx?

Answer 20

3 to 5

Question 21

where does the spinal cord end?

Answer 21

~T12-L1

Question 22

HU for grey matter

Answer 22

35-45 HU

Question 23

HU for white matter

Answer 23

20-30 HU

Question 24

conus medullaris

Answer 24

region at T12-L1 where spinal cord ends

Question 25

cauda equina

Answer 25

collection of nerves extending beyond the conus medullaris

Question 26

epidural space

Answer 26

between vertebral canal and dura mater

Question 27

subdural space

Answer 27

between dura mater and arachnoid mater

Question 28

subarachnoid space

Answer 28

between arachnoid and Pia mater

Question 29

indications for CT spine

Answer 29

• fx
• dislocation

Question 30

contraindication for CT spine

Answer 30

pregnancy hand extensive hardware

Question 31

region between the body and transverse process of a vertebra

Answer 31

pedicle

Question 32

cord of Pia mater anchored to the coccyx

Answer 32

filium terminale

Question 33

superiorly projecting from C2

Answer 33

odontoid process (“dens”)

Question 34

distal region of the spinal cord

Answer 34

conus medullaris

Question 35

ascends superiorly through the transverse foramina

Answer 35

vertebral artery

Question 36

exaggerated thoracic curvature

Answer 36

kyphosis

Question 37

region between transverse process and spinous process

Answer 37

lamina

Question 38

anteriorly convey cervical curvature is present:
a) at birth
b) when a child starts to walk
c) when a child starts to hold its head up
d) as an abnormality

Answer 38

c) when a child starts to hold its head up

Question 39

inner spinal cord consists of

Answer 39

grey matter

Question 40

spinal cord sits within this structure.

Answer 40

vertebral foramen

Question 41

process that sticks out posteriorly from vertebrae

Answer 41

spinous process

Question 42

process that projects laterally from the junction of the laminae and pedicles.

Answer 42

transverse process

Question 43

sacrum articulates laterally with these bones

Answer 43

iliac bones