Spine Kinesiology

Question 1

Functions/purposes of the spinal column

Answer 1

Rigid yet flexible axis for the body
Protect the spinal cord

Question 2

Distinguishing features of the cervical vertebra

Answer 2

Forsaken in vertebral body
Wide vertebral foramen
Smallest vertebrae

Question 3

Distinguishing features of the thoracic vertebra

Answer 3

2 costal facets
Small vertebral canal
Heart shaped vertebral body

Question 4

Distinguishing features of the lumbar vertebra

Answer 4

Large vertebral body (kidney bean shaped)
Massive lamina

Question 5

Primary curvature

Answer 5

Developed in utero
Thoracic and sacral spine

Question 6

Secondary curvature

Answer 6

Compensatory factor
(Cervical and lumbar spine)

Question 7

Interbody joint

Answer 7

Absorb and distribute load

Question 8

Intervertebral disc

Answer 8

Allows motion of one vertebral body on another

Question 9

Facet joint

Answer 9

Dictates motions allowed at joint