BONTRAGER CHAPTER 8 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the average number of distinct bones in the vertebral column? -
ANSWER 26
The spinal cord tapers off at a point distal to the vertebral level of? - Answer
L1-L2
Which of the following is the first compensatory spinal curvature to appear in a
young child? - ANSWER Cervical
Scoliosis is characterized by an abnormal or extreme ________ curvature. - The
answer is lateral.
What is the definition of kyphosis? - Answer: aberrant thoracic curvature with
increased convexity.
Bony structures that are directly related to the vertebral body include: - Answer
pedicles.
The most posterior portion of a typical vertebra is the spinous process.
The joints between the articular processes of a vertebra are known as _______
joints. - Answer: zygapophyseal.
Which part of the intervertebral disc is made of semi gelatinous material? -
ANSWER Nucleus pulposus.
, T/F: All thoracic vertebrae have at least one facet for rib articulation - True.
T/F, the intervertebral disks are firmly attached to the vertebral bodies,
preventing movement inside the spinal column. - Answer: False
T/F: The transverse processes extend laterally from the junction of the pedicles
and laminae - True.
T/F transverse processes exist only on thoracic vertebrae with rib connections. -
The answer is untrue.
Which of the following features distinguishes the cervical vertebra from the
other vertebrae?
(a) Transverse foramina and double (bifid) tips on spinous processes.
(b) overlapping vertebral bodies.
(c) Existence of zygapophyseal joints
(d) All of the aforementioned. - ANSWER (d) All of the aforementioned.
Where is the articular pillar found on a cervical vertebra? - Identify the superior
and inferior articular processes.
Which term best describes the vertebral body of C-1? - ANSWER There are no
vertebral bodies at C-1.
Which of the following thoracic vertebra(e) lacks facets for costotranserse
joints?
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the average number of distinct bones in the vertebral column? -
ANSWER 26
The spinal cord tapers off at a point distal to the vertebral level of? - Answer
L1-L2
Which of the following is the first compensatory spinal curvature to appear in a
young child? - ANSWER Cervical
Scoliosis is characterized by an abnormal or extreme ________ curvature. - The
answer is lateral.
What is the definition of kyphosis? - Answer: aberrant thoracic curvature with
increased convexity.
Bony structures that are directly related to the vertebral body include: - Answer
pedicles.
The most posterior portion of a typical vertebra is the spinous process.
The joints between the articular processes of a vertebra are known as _______
joints. - Answer: zygapophyseal.
Which part of the intervertebral disc is made of semi gelatinous material? -
ANSWER Nucleus pulposus.
, T/F: All thoracic vertebrae have at least one facet for rib articulation - True.
T/F, the intervertebral disks are firmly attached to the vertebral bodies,
preventing movement inside the spinal column. - Answer: False
T/F: The transverse processes extend laterally from the junction of the pedicles
and laminae - True.
T/F transverse processes exist only on thoracic vertebrae with rib connections. -
The answer is untrue.
Which of the following features distinguishes the cervical vertebra from the
other vertebrae?
(a) Transverse foramina and double (bifid) tips on spinous processes.
(b) overlapping vertebral bodies.
(c) Existence of zygapophyseal joints
(d) All of the aforementioned. - ANSWER (d) All of the aforementioned.
Where is the articular pillar found on a cervical vertebra? - Identify the superior
and inferior articular processes.
Which term best describes the vertebral body of C-1? - ANSWER There are no
vertebral bodies at C-1.
Which of the following thoracic vertebra(e) lacks facets for costotranserse
joints?
