LESSON #6 MAP QUESTIONS
How many vertebrae comprise the thoracic region of the spine?
12
How many ribs make up the rib cage?
24 ribs
How many lumbar vertebrae are in the vertebral column?
5
How many pairs of ribs are considered false ribs?
5 pairs
How many pairs of ribs articulate directly with the sternum?
7
How many pairs of ribs articulate directly with the sternum?
7 pairs
What is the name of the first cervical vertebra?
Atlas
Identify the articulation site that allows us to rotate our head, shaking our head "no"
Atlas-axis
What is the name of the second cervical vertebra?
Axis
Identify the central portion of the sternum
Body
Identify the major weight bearing part of a vertebrae
Body
Identify the articulation site for head of a rib
Demi-facet
T/F: The lumbar vertebrae are part of the appendicular skeleton
False
T/F: The lumbar vertebrae are roughly the same size as vertebrae from the rest of the vertebral column
False
Identify the part of a rib that articulates in the demi-facets of the thoracic vertebra
Head
Name the type of connective tissue that anchors the ribs onto the sternum
Hyaline cartilage
Individual vertebrae articulate with each other forming the vertebral column. Identify the part of a vertebra that articulates immediately with the vertebra below it
Inferior articular processes
Identify the shield shaped top of the sternum
Manubrium
Identify the articulation site that allows us to nod our head "yes"
Occipital bone-atlas
Identify the region of the skull that articulates with the atlas
Occipital condyles
Which region of the vertebral column is immediately inferior to the lumbar region?
Sacral
Name the vertebral projections found in a median plane
Spinous process
Which region of the vertebral column is located superior to the thoracic region and which region is inferior to the thoracic region?
Superiorly: cervical and inferiorly: lumbar
Which of the following thoracic vertebrae is the largest? a. T5 b. T7 c. T12 d. T1
T12
Which region of the vertebral column is immediately superior to the lumbar region?
Thoracic
Identify the articulation site for a tubercle of a rib
Transverse costal facet
Identify a lateral projection of a vertebrae
Transverse process
T/F: The lumbar vertebrae are found in the lower back
True
T/F: The shape of the spinous process can be used to help determine if a vertebra is from the lumbar region
True
Identify the region of a rib that articulates with the transverse process of a vertebra
Tubercle
What part of the sternum is palpated prior to giving CPR?
Xiphoid process
Which of the following structures would not be found within a vertebral foramen? a. Spinal nerve roots b. Intervertebral discs c. Dura mater d. Spinal cord
b. Intervertebral discs
Which of the following characteristics do not belong to the lumbar region? a. Bulky centrum b. Blunt spinous process c. Large size overall d. Elongated spinous process
d. Elongated spinous process
