Vertebral Column and Its Disorders Quiz

What is the primary function of the vertebral column?

• Aid in digestion

• Facilitate breathing

• Protect the spinal cord

• Support the head

How many vertebrae are present in an adult vertebral column?

• 30

• 33

• 26

• 24

Which vertebra is known as the atlas?

• C1

• C2

• L1

• T1

What type of curvature is present in the thoracic region of the vertebral column?

• Concave

• Convex

• C-shaped

• Straight

What is the main component of intervertebral discs?

• Bone

• Fibrocartilage

• Elastic cartilage

• Adipose tissue

Which condition is characterized by an exaggerated lumbar curvature?

• Kyphosis

• Spinal stenosis

• Scoliosis

• Lordosis

What is a common cause of low back pain?

• Improper diet

• Excessive exercise

• Lumbar strain

• Increased hydration

Which imaging technique uses a magnetic field to evaluate the lumbar region?

• Ultrasound

• CT scan

• X-ray

• MRI

What is the jelly-like center of an intervertebral disc called?

• Nucleus pulposus

• Vertebral body

• Spinal canal

• Annulus fibrosus

Which of the following is NOT a method of investigating spine disorders?

• Discography

• Myelogram

• Electromyography

• Blood test