Bontrager Ch 8 Questions With Complete
Solutions
the zygapophyseal joints of all cervical vertebrae are visualized only in a true lateral pos.
false ( between C1-C2 visualized on frontal or AP proj. )
outer and inner asepcts of the intervertebral disk annulus fibrosus and nucleus pulposus
condition involving a "slipped disk" is correctly referred to as herniated nucleus pulposus
(HNP)
alternative names for C1 atlas
alternative names for C2 axis
alternative names for C7 vertebra prominens
,3 features that make the cervical vertebrae unique transverse foramina, bifid spinous
process, and overlapping vertebral bodies
short column of bone found between the superior and articular processes in a typical cervical
vertebra articular pillar
what is the term for the same structure, identified in the previous ques. for the C1 vertebra
(articular pillar) lateral mass
the zygapophyseal joints for the second through seventh cervical vertebrae are at a ____ angle
to the midsagittal plane; the thoracic vertebrae are at a ____ to the midsagittal plane. 90
degree and 70-75 degree
what is the name of the joint found between the superior articular processes of C1 and the
occipital condyles of the skull occipitoatlantal articulation
the modified body of C2 is dens or odontoid process
, lack of symmetry of the zygapophyseal joints between C1 and C2 may be caused by injury or
may be associated w/ rotation of the skull
what is the unique feature of all thoracic vertebrae that distinguishes them from other
vertebrae presence of facets for articulation with ribs
specific thoracic vertebrae are classified as typical thoracic vertebrae T5-T8
for the CR to pass through and "open" the intervertebral spaces on a 45 degree posterior
oblique proj. of the cervical vertebrae, what CR angle is required 15 degree cephalad
upper portion of sternum manubrium
superior margin of this upper section (landmark) jugular notch (suprasternal)
center portion of sternum body
joint between top and center portions (landmark) sternal angle
Solutions
the zygapophyseal joints of all cervical vertebrae are visualized only in a true lateral pos.
false ( between C1-C2 visualized on frontal or AP proj. )
outer and inner asepcts of the intervertebral disk annulus fibrosus and nucleus pulposus
condition involving a "slipped disk" is correctly referred to as herniated nucleus pulposus
(HNP)
alternative names for C1 atlas
alternative names for C2 axis
alternative names for C7 vertebra prominens
,3 features that make the cervical vertebrae unique transverse foramina, bifid spinous
process, and overlapping vertebral bodies
short column of bone found between the superior and articular processes in a typical cervical
vertebra articular pillar
what is the term for the same structure, identified in the previous ques. for the C1 vertebra
(articular pillar) lateral mass
the zygapophyseal joints for the second through seventh cervical vertebrae are at a ____ angle
to the midsagittal plane; the thoracic vertebrae are at a ____ to the midsagittal plane. 90
degree and 70-75 degree
what is the name of the joint found between the superior articular processes of C1 and the
occipital condyles of the skull occipitoatlantal articulation
the modified body of C2 is dens or odontoid process
, lack of symmetry of the zygapophyseal joints between C1 and C2 may be caused by injury or
may be associated w/ rotation of the skull
what is the unique feature of all thoracic vertebrae that distinguishes them from other
vertebrae presence of facets for articulation with ribs
specific thoracic vertebrae are classified as typical thoracic vertebrae T5-T8
for the CR to pass through and "open" the intervertebral spaces on a 45 degree posterior
oblique proj. of the cervical vertebrae, what CR angle is required 15 degree cephalad
upper portion of sternum manubrium
superior margin of this upper section (landmark) jugular notch (suprasternal)
center portion of sternum body
joint between top and center portions (landmark) sternal angle
