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Bontrager's Chapter 8 Self Test Questions and Answers (100% Pass)
Which vertebral level does the solid spinal cord terminate? - Answer✔️✔️-
Bottom of L1
How many segments make up the sacrum in the neonate? - Answer✔️✔️-5
Which divisions of the spine are described as possessing a primary curve? -
Answer✔️✔️-Thoracic & Sacral
(T/F)The lumbar spine possesses a concave posterior spinal curvature. -
Answer✔️✔️-True
An abnormal or exaggerated thoracic spinal curvature with increased
convexity is called: - Answer✔️✔️-Kyphosis
An abnormal or exaggerated lateral spinal curvature is called: -
Answer✔️✔️-Scoliosis
What is the correct term for a 'slipped disk'? - Answer✔️✔️-Herniated
Nucleus Pulposus (HNP)
The superior and inferior vertebral notches create which foramina? -
Answer✔️✔️-Intervertebral Foramina
Which joints are found between the superior and inferior articular
processes? - Answer✔️✔️-Zygopophyseal joints
Which of the following structures makes up the inner aspect of the
intervertebral disk? - Answer✔️✔️-Nucleus pulposus
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(T/F) The carotid artery and certain nerves pass through the cervical
transverse foramina. - Answer✔️✔️-False
(T/F) The thoracic spine possesses facets for rib articulations and bifid
spinous processes. - Answer✔️✔️-False
The intervertebral foramina of the cervical spine lie at a
_____________________ degree angle to the midsagittal plane. -
Answer✔️✔️-45
Which ligament holds the dens against the anterior arch of C1? -
Answer✔️✔️-Transverse atlantal ligament
The large joint space between C1 & C2 is called the _____. - Answer✔️✔️-
atlantoaxial joint
The two partial facets found on the thoracic vertebrae are called? -
Answer✔️✔️-Demifacets
Which thoracic vertebrae do NOT possess a facet for the costotransverse
joint? - Answer✔️✔️-T11 & T12
Name 3 distinctive features of the cervical vertebrae. - Answer✔️✔️-Bifid
spinous processes, Triangular vertebral foramen, Transverse Foramina
What is one feature of all thoracic vertebra that makes them unique? -
Answer✔️✔️-Rib facets
Which position of the thoracic spine best demonstrates the intervertebral
foramina? - Answer✔️✔️-Oblique
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Bontrager's Chapter 8 Self Test Questions and Answers (100% Pass)
Which vertebral level does the solid spinal cord terminate? - Answer✔️✔️-
Bottom of L1
How many segments make up the sacrum in the neonate? - Answer✔️✔️-5
Which divisions of the spine are described as possessing a primary curve? -
Answer✔️✔️-Thoracic & Sacral
(T/F)The lumbar spine possesses a concave posterior spinal curvature. -
Answer✔️✔️-True
An abnormal or exaggerated thoracic spinal curvature with increased
convexity is called: - Answer✔️✔️-Kyphosis
An abnormal or exaggerated lateral spinal curvature is called: -
Answer✔️✔️-Scoliosis
What is the correct term for a 'slipped disk'? - Answer✔️✔️-Herniated
Nucleus Pulposus (HNP)
The superior and inferior vertebral notches create which foramina? -
Answer✔️✔️-Intervertebral Foramina
Which joints are found between the superior and inferior articular
processes? - Answer✔️✔️-Zygopophyseal joints
Which of the following structures makes up the inner aspect of the
intervertebral disk? - Answer✔️✔️-Nucleus pulposus
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(T/F) The carotid artery and certain nerves pass through the cervical
transverse foramina. - Answer✔️✔️-False
(T/F) The thoracic spine possesses facets for rib articulations and bifid
spinous processes. - Answer✔️✔️-False
The intervertebral foramina of the cervical spine lie at a
_____________________ degree angle to the midsagittal plane. -
Answer✔️✔️-45
Which ligament holds the dens against the anterior arch of C1? -
Answer✔️✔️-Transverse atlantal ligament
The large joint space between C1 & C2 is called the _____. - Answer✔️✔️-
atlantoaxial joint
The two partial facets found on the thoracic vertebrae are called? -
Answer✔️✔️-Demifacets
Which thoracic vertebrae do NOT possess a facet for the costotransverse
joint? - Answer✔️✔️-T11 & T12
Name 3 distinctive features of the cervical vertebrae. - Answer✔️✔️-Bifid
spinous processes, Triangular vertebral foramen, Transverse Foramina
What is one feature of all thoracic vertebra that makes them unique? -
Answer✔️✔️-Rib facets
Which position of the thoracic spine best demonstrates the intervertebral
foramina? - Answer✔️✔️-Oblique
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