Vertebral Column

Question 1

Vertebral column consists of _________ vertebrae

Answer 1

30

7-C
12-T
5-L
5-S
1-Coccyx

Question 2

Intervertebral disc

Answer 2

Annulus fibrosus

Nucleus pulposus

Question 3

The Atlas (C1)

Answer 3

Larger vertebral foramen
No posterior body
Atlanta-occipital joint

Question 4

Axis

Answer 4

Dens (transverse ligament)

Question 5

Typical cervical vertebrae

Answer 5

Thin

Transverse foramen

Question 6

Thoracic vertebrae

Answer 6

Thicker than cervical
Articulate facets for costovertebral joints
Transverse processes have these as well for the transverse-costovertebral joints

Question 7

Lumbar vertebrae

Answer 7

Thick

Most likely to be damaged

Question 8

Sacrum

Answer 8

Fused
Four sacral foramina
Superior lateral sacral mass has a articular surface for the sacroiliac joint

Question 9

Curvatures of the spine

Answer 9

Cervical and lumbar - convex

Thoracic and sacral - concave (primary)

Question 10

Clinical aspects of the curvatures

Answer 10

Kyphosis - hunchback
Lordosis- lumbar region
Scoliosis - Coronal malcurvature both sides

Question 11

Ligaments of the spine

Answer 11

View page 31 of textbook

Question 12

Neck muscles

Answer 12

Semispinalis capitis
O: lower cervical upper thoracic
I: occipital bone

Splenius capitis
O: lower cervical upper thoracic
I: mastoid process
Bandage like

Extend and turn head

Question 13

Back muscles

Answer 13

Superficial: 
All erectors
Spinalis
Longissimus
Iliocostalis

Deep: transversospinalis
Lateral rotation posture

Innervated by the dorsal rami
Thoracic and abdominal aorta