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My NBCE - Spinal Anatomy > Vertebral Column Regional Characteristics > Flashcards

Vertebral Column Regional Characteristics Flashcards

1
Q

Which region has a rectangular body?

A

cervical

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2
Q

Which region has a heart-shaped body?

A

thoracic

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3
Q

Which region has a kidney-shaped body?

A

lumbar

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4
Q

Which region has bifida spinous processes?

A

cervical

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5
Q

The transverse processes of the cervical region have ______ and _______ _______.

A

Anterior and posterior tubercles

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6
Q

Which area has coastal processes on the body and transverse processes?

A

thoracic

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7
Q

Which of the lumbar vertebra has the longest transverse processes?

A

L3

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8
Q

Which of the lumbar vertebra has the largest of the transverse processes?

A

L5

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9
Q

Which region has accessory processes?

A

lumbar

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10
Q

Which vertebral body has no “body”?

A

C1

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11
Q

Where will you find the groove for the vertebral artery?

A

C1 on anterior and posterior arch

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12
Q

What is the other name for axis?

A

epistropheus

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13
Q

What is another name for C7?

A

vertebra prominens

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14
Q

What is the regional orientation for the superior articular processes for each region?

A

Cervical - BUM
Thoracic - BUL
Lumbar - bM - backwards & medial in Sagittal plane

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15
Q

What is the lamina pedicle junction called in the cervical?

A

Articular pillars

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16
Q

What is the lamina-pedicle junction called in the thoracic and lumbar?

A

pars interarticularis

17
Q

Where will you find a ponticulus posticus?

A

C1

18
Q

Where is the arcuate line?

A

On the posterior arch of C1

19
Q

Where will you find the tubercle for the transverse atlantal ligament?

A

Lateral mass of C1

20
Q

Where will you find uncinated/unciform/uncovertebral processes?

A

C3-C5 superior epiphyseal rims

21
Q

Where will you find a carotid tubercle?

A

C6

22
Q

Does C7 have a bifida or nonbfid spinous process?

A

non-bifid spinous process

23
Q

Which vertebra have the aortic impression?

A

T5-8

24
Q

Where does the inferior costal demi-facet often end?

A

T9 (often absent) or T10

25
Q

Where does the transverse costal facet usually end?

A

T10 - may be absent

T11

26
Q

Which vertebra is know as the “anticlinal” vertebra?

A

T11

27
Q

Where will you find a superior, lateral, and inferior tubercle on the pars interarticularis?

A

T12

28
Q

Which vertebra have superior costal facets on the vertebral bodies?

A

T1, T10-T12

29
Q

Do you find a mammillary process on the sacrum?

A

Yes, on superior articular facet

30
Q

Where do you find the articular surface and sacral promontory?

A

Lateral surface of sacrum

31
Q

Which two things have cornu?

A

Sacrum and coccyx

My NBCE - Spinal Anatomy (7 decks)

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