Vertebral Column

Question 1

Atlanto-Occiptal Joint

Answer 1

between skull and C1 (Atlas)

Question 2

Atlanto-Axial Joint

Answer 2

between C1 and C2

Question 3

Zygapophyseal Joint

Answer 3

between superior and inferior articular facets of the vertebrae

Question 4

Interverterbral Joints

Answer 4

between vertebral bodies

Question 5

Uncovertebral joints

Answer 5

between uncinate processes of C3-C7

Question 6

4 distinct characteristics of cervical vertebrae

Answer 6

1. Large triangular foramen
2. Bifid, split, spinous process.
3. Transverse foramina
4. Uncinate process (C3-C7)

Question 7

4 distinct characteristics of thoracic vertebrae

Answer 7

1. Heart-shaped vertebral body
2. Small, circular foramen
3. Facets for rib attachment
4. Long, narrow, inferiorly orientated spinous process

Question 8

3 distinct characteristics of lumbar vertebrae

Answer 8

1. Kidney-shaped vertebral body
2. Triangular, smaller foramen
3. Small, wide spinous process

Question 9

C1 characteristics (4)

Answer 9

1. no vertebral body
2. no spinous process
3. lateral masses > superior articular facets
4. posterior/anteriorr arch

Question 10

C2 characteristic (1)

Answer 10

1. dens

Question 14

primary curvature: orientation, muscles and a special anatomical name

Question 14

secondary curvature: orientation, muscles and a special anatomical name