The Vertebral Column

Question 1

Vertebral Column Function

Answer 1

Support the head and body and provide protection for the spinal cord

Question 2

Vertebra

Answer 2

Individual bones that compromise the vertebral column

Question 3

The combining form for vertebra

Answer 3

Spondyl/o

Vertebr/o

Question 4

Body of the vertebra

Answer 4

The solid portion ventral to the spinal cord

Question 5

Arch of the vertebra

Answer 5

The dorsal part of the vertebra that surrounds the spinal cord

Question 6

Lamina of the vertebra

Answer 6

The left or right half dorsal part of the arch

Question 7

Spinous process

Answer 7

Single projection from the dorsal part of the arch

Question 8

Transverse process

Answer 8

Processes that project caudolaterally from the right and left sides of a vertebra

Question 9

Vertebral Foramen

Answer 9

The opening in the middle of the vertebra through which the spinal cord passes

Question 10

Intervertebral disks

Answer 10

Cartilage disks that separate and cushion the vertebrae

Question 11

Cat/Dog vertebral formula

Answer 11

C-7, T-13, L-7, S-3, Cy 6-23

Question 12

Equine Vertebral formula

Answer 12

C-7, T-18, L-6, S-5, Cy 15-21

Question 13

Bovine vertebral formula

Answer 13

C-7, T-13, L-6, S-5, Cy 18-20

Question 14

Pigs vertebral formula

Answer 14

C-7, T-43, L-6, S-4, Cy 20-23