NBCE SPINAL ANATOMY EXAM REVIEW 2023
What are the components of the neural arch of a vertebra?
Which verebrae have a transverse foramen?
Which of the following is NOT a boundary of vertebral foramen?
A. posterior portion of the vertebral body
B. pedicle of the vertebra
C. laminae of the vert...
1). What are the components of the neural arch of a vertebra?
Ans: pedicles, laminae
2). Which verebrae have a transverse foramen?
Ans: cervical vertebra
3). Which of the following is not a boundary of vertebral foramen?
a. posterior portion of the vertebral body
b. pedicle of the vertebra
c. laminae of the vertebra
d. intervertebral disc
Ans: inter-vertebral disc
4). There are ________ intervertebral discs in the adult human.
Ans: 23
5). The groove for the vertebral artery is located on the ___ aspect of the ___ of the atlas.
Ans: superior, posterior arch
6). Which vertebra is called epistropheus?
Ans: C2
7). How many articular surfaces are present on the first thoracic vertebra?
Ans: 12
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, 8). The superior articular facets of t4 face in a ____ direction.
Ans: posterior
9). Which of the following ligaments attaches the inion to the spinous process of c7?
Ans: nuchal ligament
10). Which of the following muscles does not attach to the atlas?
a. levator scapulae m.
b. rectus capitis posterior minor m.
c. rectus capitis posterior major m.
d. obliquus capitis superior m.
Ans: Rectus capitis posterior major m.
11). There are _______ spinal nerves.
Ans: 62
12). At what vertebral level is the spinal segment that gives rise to spinal nerve s1 found?
Ans: L1
13). Which branch of the spinal nerve carries gse information to the muscles of the anterior and
lateral trunk and all the muscles of the limbs?
Ans: anterior ramus
14). If the skin is pricked with a pin one-inch lateral to the spinous process of c7, which branch
of the spinal nerve carries this info to your spinal cord?
Ans: medial branch of posterior rami
15). The roots of the brachial plexus combine to directly form_______.
Ans: trunks
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