Week 3: Lumbar spine and pelvis Flashcards
1
Q
The body of the lumbar spine has a large:
A
transverse diameter
2
Q
What are some characteristics of the vertebral foramen in the lumbar vertebrae?
A
triangular
larger than thoracic but smaller than cervical
3
Q
The L5 is the:
A
transitional vertebrae
4
Q
What are the L5 characteristics?
A
wedge shaped body
smaller spinous process
large transverse processes
5
Q
The facet joints of the lumbar vertebrae are:
A
curved and biplanar
6
Q
Anteriorly, the lumbar vertebrae are aligned close to the _________ plane and resists anterior:
A
frontal; shear force
7
Q
Posteriorly, the facet joints of the lumbar vertebrae are aligned close to the __________ plane and allows for:
A
flexion and extension
8
Q
The facet joints restrict:
A
rotation
