Chapter 7 skeletal system
Identify the part of a typical vertebra indicated by "E."
Body
Identify the part of the sacrum or coccyx indicated by "B."
Body
Identify the region of the vertebral column indicated by "E."
Coccyx
Which of the following spinal deformities is quite common during late childhood in females?
Scoliosis
C7 is referred to as the "vertebra prominens" because __________.
its spinous process is larger than those of the other cervical vertebrae
The occipital bone articulates with which of the following bones?
Atlas
Correctly match the following terms: Dens.
Axis (C2)
Correctly match the following terms: Transverse processes contain foramina.
Cervical vertebrae C3-C7
Identify the part of the sacrum or coccyx indicated by "D."
Coccyx
Which of the following is characterized by a ruptured anulus fibrosis?
Herniated disc
Identify the part of a typical vertebra indicated by "C."
Lamina
Correctly match the definition and disorder: An accentuated lumbar curvature, or swayback.
Lordosis
Identify the part of a typical vertebra indicated by "D."
Pedicle
Identify the part of the sacrum or coccyx indicated by "A."
Sacral canal
Identify the part of the sacrum or coccyx indicated by "C."
Sacral foramina
Correctly match the definition and disorder: Abnormal lateral spinal curvature that occurs most often in the thoracic region, or "twisted disease."
Scoliosis
How many cervical vertebrae are there in a normal adult?
Seven
Identify the part of a typical vertebra indicated by "A."
Spinous process
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
Identify the part of a typical vertebra indicated by "B."
Transverse process
In a(n) __________, the vertebral column is formed from 33 separate bones.
fetus
The vertebrae that are characterized by having enhanced weight-bearing capability are the __________.
lumbar vertebrae