The Vertebral Column

C1 is also called the

C2 is also called the:

What part of the vertebral column is indicated in red (superior-most region)?

(only use the section name, without the word vertebrae)

Identify this opening.

What (non-skeletal) structure is found within this opening? (SINGULAR)

Match the following letters from the diagram to their label.

• C

• coccyx

• D

• sacral foramina

• A

• sacral promontory

• B

• transverse lines

• E

• body of S1

A is the ​ (a)  

B is the ​ (b)   ​

C is ​ (c)  

D is the ​ (d)   ​

E is ​ (e)  

• intervertebral disc
• spinous process
• L4
• median sacral crest
• Co2
• Co1
• Co3
• L3
• L2
• transverse process

The atlas is also called ​ (a)   while the axis is also called ​ (b)   .

The superior facing projection on the axis is called the ​ (c)   . This projection provides the "pivot point" around which the atlas rotates, allowing us to make the ​ (d)   motion with our heads.

Both of these bones have ​ (e)  

• C1
• C2
• dens
• "no"
• transverse foramina
• "yes"
• sacral foramina
• vertebral body
• C7
• spinous process

Match the following images to the type of vertebra OR to its proper name.

• thoracic

• 
• axis

• 
• cervical

• 
• sacrum

• 
• atlas

• 

There are ​ (a)   cervical vertebrae, ​ (b)   thoracic vertebrae, ​ (c)   lumbar vertebrae, ​ (d)   sacral vertebrae and ​ (e)   coccygeal vertebrae.

• 7
• 12
• 5
• 4
• 3
• 8
• 9
• 2