vertebral column and contents of vertebral canal Flashcards

1
Q

The intervertebral disc herniation can be caused by compression of the disc. also can cause _______ pain

A

sciatic pain

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2
Q

The spinal cord has 2 enlargements:

A

Cervical and Lumbar

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3
Q

these vertebrae have SHORT and BIFID spinous processes

A

C3-C6

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4
Q

cervical vertebrae that doesn’t have a body

A

ATLAS

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5
Q

ligament of the vertebral column that is the continuation of the posterior longitudinal ligament and attached superiorly to the occipital bone:

A

Tectorial ligament

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6
Q

feature of the cervical vertebrae which the thoracic and lumbar don’t have:

A

Transverse foramen

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7
Q

structure involved in forming the vertebral arch

A

vertebral pedicle plus lamina

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8
Q

how many pairs of spinal nerve exit from the spinal cord?

A

31

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9
Q

features of the LUMBAR vertebrae

A

acessory process
mamillary process
walang transverse foramen

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10
Q

possess an articular facet for DENS:

A

Atlas

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11
Q

spinal nerves exit the spine via

A

intervertebral foramen

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12
Q

In adults, the spinal cord terminates at the upper boarder of

A

L2

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13
Q

What is the terminal end of the spinal cord?

A

Conus medullaris

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14
Q

what are the gross movement of the vertebral column?

A

extension
lateral flexion
rotation

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