Typical Vertebrae (Thoracic)

Question 1

Vertebral Body

Answer 1

Ventral surface
Resists the compression forces of the spine
All vertebrae except C1 have this
As one goes down the vertebrae, vertebral bodies and intervertebral discs become larger

Question 2

Neural Arch

Answer 2

Extending Posteriorly from the vertebral body comprises a ring of boney tissue
Includes three prominent bony projections, Transverse Processes (2) and Spinous process

Question 3

Vertebral Foramen

Answer 3

Created by neural arch and the vertebral body

Protect the spinal cord

Question 4

Pedicles of the neural arch

Answer 4

located on each side btwn vertebral body and the transverse processes

Question 5

Laminae of the neural arch

Answer 5

Btwn the transverse processes and spinous process

Question 6

Intervertebral Foramen

Answer 6

Space btwn the pedicles of two adjacent vertebrae creates an opening for the passage of spinal verves

Question 7

Pedicle Notch

Answer 7

Indentation seen on the superior surface of the pedicle that helps to form the intervertebral opening

Question 8

Superior and Inferior Articular Facets

Answer 8

Adjacent vertebrae articulate by the way of these small bony projections from the neural arches

Question 9

Costal Facets

Answer 9

Form attachment of ribs

Question 10

Superior and inferior costal facets

Answer 10

Extend from the vertebral body

Question 11

Transverse costal facets

Answer 11

Project form the transverse processes

Question 12

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Answer 12

Body -> Pedicle -> transverse process -> Lamina -> Spinous Process