Vertebral Column

What function does the intervertebral disks have?
(what do they do?)

• Send sensory information the brain and the spinal nerve
• Attaches muscles to the spine to the spine that help hold shape.
• Provide mobility to the legs and back
• Works as a cushion or shock absorber between vertebrae

The Spine also functions to:

• Give posture, join other parts of the body and protect the spinal cord.
• Use muscles to move body parts and protect the spine.
• Provide mobility to the legs and back
• Allow your body to sleep properly.

What is the name of the posterior concave curve of the spine?

• Lordosis
• Kyphosis
• Scoloosis
• Spondyloysis

What term describes the lateral curvature of the spine that can be aggravated by some sports?

• Kyphosis
• Lordosis
• Scoloiosis
• Spondylolysis

What is the name of the first Cervical Vertebrae?

• Compass
• Telamon
• Atlas
• Axis

Which type of vertebrae have a longer more vertically inclined spinous processes? 

• Cervical
• Coccygeal
• Lumbar
• Thoracic

Which section of the spine contain the largest vertebrae?

• Cervical
• Thoracic
• Lumbar
• Sacral

Which is NOT true about IVD's?

• Create shock absorbtion
• Act as a spacer
• Causes someone to be a hunchback
• Made of mostly of water and protein

Which area of the spine contain 5 vertebrae and are located in the "lower back"?

• Cervical
• Lumbar
• Thoracic
• Sacral

The section of spine directly below the cervical region is called the

• Lumbar
• Thoracic
• Sacral
• Coccyx