Vertebral Column

How many cervical vertebrae are there?

• 5

• 7

• 12

• 8

Which of the following is not a function of the vertebral column?

• Protection of the spinal cord

• Support of body weight

• Blood cell production

• Movement and posture

Which bones are part of the axial skeleton?

• Femur, humerus, scapula

• Tibia, fibula, patella

• Pelvis, radius, ulna

• Cranium, ribs, vertebral column

Vertebrae are classified as what type of bone?

• irregular bones

• sesamoid

• flat bones

• long bones

Which of the following is a component of a typical vertebra?

• Medullary Canal

• articular disc

• sacral crest

• vertebral arch

The vertebral foramen is formed by the vertebral body and the:

• Vertebral arch

• Spinous Process

• Transverse process

• Intervertebral disc

What forms the intervertebral foramen?

• Spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae

• Laminae of adjacent vertebrae

• Superior and inferior vertebral notches

• Intervertebral discs

What is the main role of articular facets in vertebrae?

• To anchor spinal ligaments

• To transmit spinal nerves

• To form joints with adjacent vertebrae

• To protect the spinal cord

Which cervical vertebrae are considered typical?

• C1-C2

• C3-C6

• C6-C7

• C4-C7

Which feature is most characteristic of thoracic vertebrae?

• Bifid spinous process

• Transverse foramina

• Costal facets for rib articulation

• Large kidney-shaped body