The Vertebral Column

C1 is also called the

(a)  

C2 is also called the:

(a)  

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

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

(a)  

Identify this opening.

(a)  

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

(a)  

Match the following letters from the diagram to their label.

A is the ​ (a)  

B is the ​ (b)   ​

C is ​ (c)  

D is the ​ (d)   ​

E is ​ (e)  

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)  

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

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