Bontrager's Chapter 8 Self Test Guaranteed Success
Which vertebral level does the solid spinal cord terminate? ️Bottom of L1
How many segments make up the sacrum in the neonate? ️5
Which divisions of the spine are described as possessing a primary curve? ️Thoracic & Sacral
(T/F)The lu...
Bontrager's Chapter 8 Self Test Guaranteed Success
Which vertebral level does the solid spinal cord terminate? ✔️Bottom of L1
How many segments make up the sacrum in the neonate? ✔️5
Which divisions of the spine are described as possessing a primary curve? ✔️Thoracic & Sacral
(T/F)The lumbar spine possesses a concave posterior spinal curvature. ✔️True
An abnormal or exaggerated thoracic spinal curvature with increased convexity is called: ✔️Kyphosis
An abnormal or exaggerated lateral spinal curvature is called: ✔️Scoliosis
What is the correct term for a 'slipped disk'? ✔️Herniated Nucleus Pulposus (HNP)
The superior and inferior vertebral notches create which foramina? ✔️Intervertebral Foramina
Which joints are found between the superior and inferior articular processes? ✔️Zygopophyseal joints
Which of the following structures makes up the inner aspect of the intervertebral disk? ✔️Nucleus
pulposus
(T/F) The carotid artery and certain nerves pass through the cervical transverse foramina. ✔️False
(T/F) The thoracic spine possesses facets for rib articulations and bifid spinous processes. ✔️False
The intervertebral foramina of the cervical spine lie at a _____________________ degree angle to the
midsagittal plane. ✔️45
, Which ligament holds the dens against the anterior arch of C1? ✔️Transverse atlantal ligament
The large joint space between C1 & C2 is called the _____. ✔️atlantoaxial joint
The two partial facets found on the thoracic vertebrae are called? ✔️Demifacets
Which thoracic vertebrae do NOT possess a facet for the costotransverse joint? ✔️T11 & T12
Name 3 distinctive features of the cervical vertebrae. ✔️Bifid spinous processes, Triangular vertebral
foramen, Transverse Foramina
What is one feature of all thoracic vertebra that makes them unique? ✔️Rib facets
Which position of the thoracic spine best demonstrates the intervertebral foramina? ✔️Oblique
21 What is this structure? -> A. ✔️Anterior Arch
21 What is this structure? -> B. ✔️Odontoid Process (dens)
21 What is this structure? -> C. ✔️Transverse Atlantal Ligament
21 What is this structure? -> D. ✔️Lateral Mass
21 What is this structure? -> E. ✔️Superior Facet
21 What is this structure? -> F. ✔️Posterior Arch
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