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WorksheetsVertebral Column and Rib Cage
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
What does the arrow represent on the cervical vertebrae?
transverse foramina
spinous process
vertebral body
lamina
The section of spine directly below the cervical region is called the
Lumbar
Thoracic
Sacral
Coccygeal
How many pairs of ribs are found in the typical human?
10
12
14
16
What part of the spine is shown in orange?
Cervical
Thoracic
Lumbar
Sacral
What bone is this?
axis
atlas
Thoracic vertebra
Lumbar vertebra
Projects from lamina in the posterior direction; one per vertebrae
transverse process
spinous process
lamina
vertebral body
A hollow space that contains the spinal cord and meninges.
Vertebral foramen
Cranial cavity
Thoracic cavity
Pelvic cavity
Which area of the spine contains 5 vertebrae and is located in the "lower back"?
Cervical
Thoracic
Lumbar
Sacral
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
cervical vertebrae
thoracic vertebrae
lumbar vertebrae
sacral vertebrae
What does letter C represent?
body
pedicles
spinous process
vertebral foramen
Inferior portion of the sternum; made of cartilage & cone shaped. It's a point of attachment for muscles and ligaments, including those involved in respiration and abdominal wall stabilization, and as a landmark for CPR hand placement.
xiphoid process
manubrium
body of sternum
costal cartilage
What is the name of the first Cervical Vertebrae?
Atlas
Axis
Cervical 1
Cervical 2
How many lumbar vertebrae are there?
3
4
5
6
How many cervical vertebrae are there?
5
6
7
8
Which section of the spine contains the largest vertebrae?
Cervical
Thoracic
Lumbar
Sacral
What protects your heart and lungs?
ribcage
skull
spine
pelvis
This vertebrae is known as
atlas
axis
cervical
lumbar
What term describes the lateral curvature of the spine that can be aggravated by some sports and improper posture?
Scoliosis
Kyphosis
Lordosis
Spinal Stenosis
What does letter B represent?
body
pedicles
spinous process
vertebral foramen
What back abnormality is shown here?
kyphosis
lordosis
scoliosis
backosis
