Vertebral Column

Question 1

intervertebral foramina

Answer 1

opening between every two vertebrae where the nerve roots exit the spine

Question 2

lamina

Answer 2

The flattened or arched part of the vertebral arch that forms the roof or back part of the spinal canal.

Question 3

vertebrae body

Answer 3

anterior part of the spine that bears weight

Question 4

pedicles

Answer 4

short, thick processes that project and connect to the lamina

Question 5

spinous process

Answer 5

bony projection on posterior of each vertebra

Question 6

transverse process

Answer 6

located on either side of the spinous process

Question 7

vertebral foramen

Answer 7

big obvious hole

Question 8

transverse foramina of the cervical vertebrae

Answer 8

two little holes on each side of the vertebral foramen

Question 9

atlas

Answer 9

has no body ( C1 )

Question 10

axis

Answer 10

( C2 )

Question 11

thoracic vertebrae

Answer 11

T1-T12
T1-T7; true ribs
T8,9,10; false ribs
T11 and 12; floating ribs

Question 12

lumbar vertebrae

Answer 12

lower spine; L1-15

Question 13

sacrum

Answer 13

pelvis

Question 14

coccyx

Answer 14

tailbone

Question 15

costal cartilage of the ribs

Answer 15

connects sternum to the ribs