Vertebral Column

Question 1

Question: What is the vertebral column?

Answer 1

Answer: The spine or backbone consisting of irregular bones called vertebrae.

Question 2

Question: What are the functions of the vertebral column?

Answer 2

Answer: Protects the spinal cord, supports the head, and serves as attachment for muscles.

Question 2

Question: What is the vertebral formula for canines?

Answer 2

Answer: C7 T13 L7 S3 Ca(n).

Question 2

Question: What is the intervertebral foramen?

Answer 2

Answer: The opening between vertebrae allowing passage of spinal nerves.

Question 3

Question: What is the vertebral foramen?

Answer 3

Answer: The space formed by the vertebral arch and body, housing the spinal cord.

Question 4

Question: What are the cervical vertebrae, and how many are there?

Answer 4

Answer: The seven vertebrae of the neck.

Question 5

Question: What is unique about the atlas (C1)?

Answer 5

Answer: It lacks a spinous process and articulates with the occipital condyles and the axis.

Question 6

Question: What is the dens of the axis (C2)?

Answer 6

Answer: The cranial projection forming a pivot articulation with the atlas.

Question 7

Question: What are thoracic vertebrae characterized by?

Answer 7

Answer: Well-developed spinous processes and articular facets for ribs.

Question 8

Question: What is the anticlinal vertebra in dogs?

Answer 8

Answer: The eleventh thoracic vertebra (T11), used as a radiographic landmark.

Question 9

Question: What are lumbar vertebrae characterized by?

Answer 9

Answer: Large size and long, plate-like transverse processes.

Question 10

Question: What is the sacrum?

Answer 10

Answer: The bone formed by fused sacral vertebrae, articulating with the hip bones to form the sacroiliac joint.