Lecture: Chapter 9 Exam

The intervertebral foramina of the lumbar spine are located at an angle of _____ on relation to the midsagittal plane.

• 45 degrees

• 30 to 35 degrees

• 70 to 75 degrees

• 90 degrees

The portion of each lamina found between the superior and inferior articular processes of the lumbar spine is termed:

• pillar

• transverse processes

• articular facets

• pars interarticularis

The zygapophyseal joints of the upper lumbar vertebrae are _____ in relationship to the midsagittal plane.

• 30 degrees

• 50 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 90 degrees

Another term for sacral horns is the:

• base of the sacrum

• promontory of the sacrum

• cornu of the sacrum

• median sacral crest

Which specific aspect of the sacrum articulates with the ilium to form the sacroiliac joint?

• promontory

• cornu

• auricular surface

• inferior articular processes

What is the term for the superior aspect of the coccyx?

• base

• apex

• superior margin

• sacrococcygeal junction

Which of the following topographic landmarks corresponds with the L4-5 vertebral level?

• Xiphoid process

• Lower costal margin

• ASIS

• Iliac crest

Which of the following structures is located at the level of the ASIS?

• S1-2

• Tip of coccyx

• Promontory of sacrum

• L4-5

Which aspect of the Scottie dog is the superior articular process?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

Which aspect of the Scottie dog is the transverse process?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E