Vertebral Questions

Question 1

The ______ of the vertebrae support the weight.

Answer 1

Vertebral body

Question 2

The vertebral column encloses and protects the ______.

Answer 2

Spinal cord

Question 3

Cervical vertebrae number one is also known as the _____.

Answer 3

Atlas

Question 4

Cervical vertebrae number two is also known as the ______.

Answer 4

Axis

Question 5

Posteriorly what will all thoracic vertebrae articulate with?

Answer 5

Ribs

Question 6

An abnormal thoracic curvature, causing a rounded back is known as ________.

Answer 6

Kyphosis

Question 7

An abnormal lumbar curvature is known as ______.

Answer 7

Lordosis

Question 8

Scoliosis is an abnormal _______ curvature in the ________ region of the skeleton.

Answer 8

• Lateral
• Thoracic

Question 9

Describe the body of the cervical vertebrae

Answer 9

Small, rectangular shape

Question 10

Describe the body of the thoracic vertebrae

Answer 10

Heart-shaped

Question 11

Describe the body of the lumbar vertebrae

Answer 11

Kidney shaped & thick body

Question 12

Are there any spinous processes present in the cervical vertebrae?

Answer 12

Only 2-7

Question 13

Are there any spinous processes present in the thoracic vertebrae?

Answer 13

Yes

Question 14

Are there any spinous processes present in the lumbar vertebrae?

Answer 14

Yes

Question 15

Are there any transverse foramen present for the cervical vertebrae?

Answer 15

Yes

Question 16

Are there any transverse foramen present for the thoracic vertebrae?

Answer 16

No

Question 17

Are there any transverse foramen present for the lumbar vertebrae?

Answer 17

No

Question 18

How many cervical vertebrae?

Answer 18

7

Question 19

How many thoracic vertebrae?

Answer 19

12

Question 20

How many lumbar vertebrae?

Answer 20

5