LCCW Spinal Anatomy: Midterm

The basilar process of the occiput lies _______to the foramen magnum. a. anterior b. posterior c. lateral d. dorsal

a. anterior

What best describes the spinal ligaments? a. attaches bone to bone b. resists spinal movement under compression c. has no proprioceptive innervation d. is highly vascular

a. attaches bone to bone

What are the characteristics of a secondary spinal curve? a. developed after birth b. convex posterior c. includes the thoracic curve d. kyphotic curve

a. developed after birth

What is the name of the bar which connects the anterior and posterior tubercles of the cervical transverse process? a. intertubercular lamella b. pedicle c. lamina d. transverse process

a. intertubercular lamella

This ligament attaches the neck of the rib to the transverse process of one level above. a. superior costotranverse ligament b. intra-articular ligament c. radiate ligament d. lateral costotransverse ligament

a. superior costotranverse ligament

What is an AKA for the term "anterior"? a. ventral b. cranial c. caudal d. dorsal

a. ventral

How many pairs of foramina are on the anterior surface of the sacrum? a.4 b.10 c.8 d.5

a.4

All of the following are functions of the uncovertebral joints, except: a.they transmit the vertebral artery up the cervical spine b.they function as a gliding mechanism in flexion and extension c.they limit lateral flexion d.they help prevents lateral dis herniation

a.they transmit the vertebral artery up the cervical spine

Which atypical vertebrae has 3 tubercles instead of a typical transverse process? a. C1 b. T12 c. T1 d. L5

b. T12

The transverse processes in the thoracic spine a. are thin and blade-like b. are thick and club-like c. have transverse foramina d. have anterior and posterior tubercles

b. are thick and club-like

In what plane are the facet joints of the thoracic spine primarily oriented? a. transverse b. coronal c. sagittal d. horizontal

b. coronal

The elbow is __________ to the wrist and __________ to the shoulder a. median, proximal b. proximal, distal c. medial, distal d. distal, proximal

b. proximal, distal

Which of the following is considered a primary curve? a. cervical b. thoracic c. lumbar

b. thoracic

Which of the following is a characteristic of the mid-thoracic spinous processes? a.Ends in a clubbed-shape b.Imbricating c.Semilunar d.Bifid

b.Imbricating

The cartilaginous endplate: a.covers the facets of the articular processes b.covers the superior and inferior bony endplates of the vertebral bodies c.covers the full costal facets of the typical thoracic vertebrae d.covers the smooth articular surface of

b.covers the superior and inferior bony endplates of the vertebral bodies

The term "convex" means: a.situated or appearing on or affecting the same side of the body b.having a surface or boundary that curves or bulges outward, as the exterior of a sphere. c.situated or appearing on or affecting the opposite side of the body d.having a surface or boundary that is hollowed or rounded inward like the inside of a bowl.

b.having a surface or boundary that curves or bulges outward, as the exterior of a sphere.

Right lateral flexion of the trunk can be considered rotation about (angular displacement) which axis? a. X b. Y c. Z

c. Z

Which vertebral structures form the superior and inferior borders of the IVF? a. lamina b. intervertebral discs c. pedicles d. vertebral bodies

c. pedicles

On the posterior sacrum, the median sacral crest (and tubercles) is the rudimentary homologue of what vertebral structure? a. lamina b. articular processes c. spinous processes d. mamillary process

c. spinous processes

What is the aka for the odontoid process? a.atlas b.vertebral prominens c.dens d.epistropheus

c.dens

The term "contralateral" means: a.situated or appearing on or affecting the same side of the body b.having a surface or boundary that curves or bulges outward, as the exterior of a sphere. c.situated or appearing on or affecting the opposite side of the body d.having a surface or boundary that is hollowed or rounded inward like the inside of a bowl.

c.situated or appearing on or affecting the opposite side of the body

How many total costal facet surfaces are located on T10? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

d. 4

The small protuberances of the S5 sacral segment on either side of sacral hiatus are called: a. sacral fossae b. sacral tubercles c. sacral groove d. sacral cornua

d. sacral cornua

Which of the following anatomical features is unique to the cervical spine? a.vertebral notch b.accessory process c.pars interarticularis d. transverse foramina

d. transverse foramina

The sacral fossae a.articulate with the auricular surfaces of the sacrum b.are "ear shaped" surfaces on the lateral aspect of the sacrum c.are large "wing shaped" surfaces lateral to the sacral base d.are depressions lateral to the lateral sacral crests

d.are depressions lateral to the lateral sacral crests