WorksheetsVertebral Column Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 16mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
WHAT IS #5
a)
SPINOUS PROCESS
b)
BIFID SPINOUS PROCESS
c)
TRANSVERSE PROCESS
d)
LAMINA
2.
WHAT IS #7
a)
TRANSVERSE FORAMEN
b)
BODY
c)
TRANSVERSE PROCESS
d)
LAMINA
3.
WHAT IS #8
a)
SPINOUS PROCESS
b)
BODY
c)
TRANSVERSE PROCESS
d)
LAMINA
4.
WHAT IS #9
a)
SPINOUS PROCESS
b)
BODY
c)
TRANSVERSE PROCESS
d)
LAMINA
5.
WHAT IS #15
a)
SPINOUS PROCESS
b)
BODY
c)
TRANSVERSE PROCESS
d)
PEDICLE
6.
WHAT STRUCTURE(S) ARE SPECIFIC TO CERVICAL VERTEBRAE ONLY?
a)
BIFID SPINOUS PROCESS AND TRANSVERSE FORAMEN
b)
TRANSVERSE PROCESS AND BODY
c)
SPINOUS PROCESS AND PEDICLE
d)
LAMINA
7.
First cervical vertebra.
a)
Axis
b)
Body
c)
Vertebra prominens
d)
Atlas
8.
Second cervical vertebra.
a)
Axis
b)
Body
c)
Vertebra prominens
d)
Atlas
9.
Weight-bearing region of the vertebrae that makes up bulk of the bone's mass; anterior portion of vertebrae
a)
body
b)
transverse process
c)
spinous process
d)
vertebral foramen
10.
A hollow space that contains the spinal cord and meninges.
a)
Vertebral foramen
b)
Spinous process
c)
Transverse process
d)
Intervertebral disc
11.
Thin regions of cartilage between vertebrae that provide cushioning; Outer portion made of fibrocartilage that binds vertebrae together and allows flexibility for movement; soft inner portion acts as shock absorber
a)
spinous process
b)
transverse process
c)
intervertebral disk
d)
vertebral foramen
12.
Thin columns of bones that point out to the left and right sides (lateral) of the body used for muscle attachment
a)
spinous process
b)
intervertebral disc
c)
transverse process
d)
vertebral foramen
13.
The first curve of the spine; thinnest most delicate vertebrae in the spine; function to allow flexibility for the neck, to protect the spinal cord
a)
cervical vertebrae
b)
thoracic vertebrae
c)
lumbar vertebrae
d)
vertebral foramen
14.
The brown represents
a)
transverse process
b)
spinous process
c)
foramen
d)
body
15.
How many cervical vertebrae exist in the spine?
a)
7
b)
12
c)
5
d)
4
16.
There are __________ lumbar vertebrae.
a)
12
b)
5
c)
7
d)
6
17.
How many thoracic vertebra exist in the spinal column?
a)
15
b)
5
c)
12
d)
7
18.
Which letter represents the pedicle?
a)
B
b)
C
c)
F
d)
A
19.
The function of the vertebra is to articulate with ribs.
a)
thoracic
b)
lumbar
20.
Which of the following is not a function of the vertebral column
a)
Surrounds & protects spinal cord
b)
Supports head & trunk
c)
d. Points of attachment for ribs & back muscles e. Help maintain an upright position
d)
Provides movement
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