Vertebrae Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 classes of vertebrae?
A
- Typical
- Atypical
2
Q
What do typical vertebrae include?
A
- Vertebral body
- Pedicles
- Lamina
- Transverse process
- Spinous process
- Superior articular process ]
- Inferior articular process
3
Q
What is found under each pedicle?
A
The vertebral notch
4
Q
What is the intervertebral foramen?
A
When you stack 2 vertebrae together and a hole is created between the 2 pedicles
5
Q
What do atypical vertebrae include?
A
- Transverse foramen (only on cervical vertebrae)
- Superior, inferior and transverse costal facets (only on thoracic vertebrae, mamillary process (only on lumbar vertebrae))
6
Q
What are the typical cervical vertebrae?
A
- C3, C4, C5, and C6
7
Q
What are the atypical cervical vertebrae?
A
- C1 - atlas, C2 - axis and C7 - vertebral prominins
8
Q
What does the vertebral arch consist of?
A
- A pedicle which connects the body to the articular process, and a lamina that connects the articular process to the spinous process
