WorksheetsSpine and Ribs
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 46mins
What structure is not apart of the vertebral arch?
Pedicle
Transverse Process
Lamina
Intervertebral Disc
Spinous Process
What is number 1? Bony projection posteriorly.
Transverse Process
Spinous Process
Body
Pedicle
What is number 2? Bony projection that articulates with the vertebra above it.
Demifacet
Superior Articular Facet
Lamina
Pedicle
What is number 3? Bony projection laterally from the vertebra.
Demifacet
Superior Articular Facet
Transverse Process
Lamina
What is scoliosis?
Excessive inward curve of the thoracic region
Excessive inward curve of lumbar region
Spine twists and curves to one side
Keeping your back straight when sitting
In order from top to bottom, what is the order of the spine
Clavicle, tibia, lumbar, sacrum, cranium
Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, coccyx
Clavicle, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, coccyx
Cervical, thoracic, Lower back, sacrum, coccyx
Which of the following is not part of the axial skeleton?
skull
false ribs
sternum
pelvic girdle
There are four curves of the adult spinal column, some of which are present at birth. Which of the following are primary curves that are present at birth?
cervical and lumbar
thoracic and lumbar
sacral and lumbar
thoracic and sacral
The function of the primary curves are to
accommodate vicera (internal organs)
create our upright posture
protect our vital organs
allows the spine to bend
The vertebral column contains _____________ lumbar vertebrae.
4
5
12
15
The vertebral arch is formed by the pedicles and the
transverse process
spinous process
costal facets
laminae
Shaking your head up and down depends on which cervical vertebrae?
Axis
Atlas
vertebra prominens
both atlas and axis
Do cervical vertebrae contain costal facets?
Yes
No
Only the last cervical vertebra
only the last two cervical vertebrae
Ribs _________ are known as false ribs and floating ribs
1-7
8-12
1-12
11-12
Which of the following is a distinctive feature of a cervical vertebra?
costal facet
spinous process
transverse foramen
pedicle
How many thoracic vertebrae does the human spine contain?
7
10
12
5
