STRUCTURE OF VERTEBRAE

Question 1

STRUCTURE OF VERTEBRAE

Answer 1

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Question 2

Is the solid anterior part, shaped like a cylinder with flat posterior surface.

Answer 2

Body of vertebra/Centrum

Question 3

Are thick rounded extensions passing back, one on each lateral border of the flattened posterior surface of the body.

Answer 3

Pedicles or Root

Question 4

Are two flattened plates of bone one passing towards the midline from the posterior end of each pedicle. These unite in the midline behind to form the spinous process and complete the arch.

Answer 4

Two Laminae or Plates

Question 5

Is the opening behind the body, enclosed by the arch. Along with similar openings in the other vertebrae, it forms a canal for the spinal cord.

Answer 5

Vertebral Foramen

Question 6

Are formed by the curved upper and lower border of the pedicles. A similar curved of the pedicle above or below, complete an opening called the “intervertebral foramen”.

Answer 6

Vertebral Notches

Question 7

Are two bones, one on each side, extending laterally from the junction of the pedicle and lamina.

Answer 7

Transverse Processes (2)

Question 8

Project upwards towards the head from the bases of the transverse processes.

Answer 8

Superior Articular Processes (2)

Question 9

Projects downward from the bases of the transverse processes.

Answer 9

Inferior Articular Processes (2)

Question 10

Extend posteriorly or back from the posterior border of the vertebral arch, at the junction of the two laminae.

Answer 10

Spinous Process

Question 11

Is that part of the vertebra located between the inferior and superior articular processes. This corresponds as an imaginary line that represent the neck of the “scotty dog” sign.

Answer 11

Pars Intraarticularis