module 3 section 7.02

identify the part of a typical vertebra indicated by:

a- spinous process b- transverse process c- vertebral arch d- pedicle e- body

correctly match the following terms: dens

axis

correctly match the following terms: transverse processes contain foramina

cervical vertebra

identify the region of the vertebral column indicated by

e- coccyx

which do the following is characterized by a ruptured annulus fibrosis

herniated disc

c7 is referred to as the "vertebra prominens" because_____

it's spinous process is larger than those of the other cervical vertebrae

correctly match the definition and disorder: does ally exaggerated thoracic curvature, or "hunch back"

kyphosis

correctly match the definition and disorder: common in those carrying "a large load up front" such as men with "potbellies" and pregnant women.

temporary lordosis

correctly match the term and definition: vertebrochondral

false ribs

in a(n)______ the vertebral column is formed from 33 separate bones

fetus

correctly match the following: c1

first cervical vertebra

how many regions of the vertebral column are there

five

correctly match the term and definition: vertebral ribs

floating ribs

correctly match the definition and disorder: an accentuated lumbar curvature, or swayback

lordosis

the vertebrae that are characterized by having enhanced weight-bearing capability are the ______

lumbar vertebrae

correctly match the definition and disorder: abnormal lateral spinal curvature that occurs most often in the thoracic region, or "twisted disease"

scoliosis

which of the following spinal deformities is quite common during late childhood in females?

scoliosis

how many cervical vertebrae are there in a normal adult?

seven

correctly match the term and definition: vertebrosternal

true ribs