Bontrager Chapter 8 Self-Test | Questions & Verified Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct

Bontrager Chapter 8 Self-Test | Questions & Verified Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct Q: Which joints are found between the superior and inferior articular processes? Answer: Zygopophyseal joints Q: Which of the following structures makes up the inner aspect of the intervertebral disk? Answer: Nucleus pulposus Q: (T/F) The carotid artery and certain nerves pass through the cervical transverse foramina. Answer: False Q: (T/F) The thoracic spine possesses facets for rib articulations and bifid spinous processes. Answer: False Q: The intervertebral foramina of the cervical spine lie at a _____________________ degree angle to the midsagittal plane. Answer: 45 Q: Which ligament holds the dens against the anterior arch of C1? Answer: Transverse atlantal ligament Q: The large joint space between C1 & C2 is called the _____. Answer: atlantoaxial joint Q: The two partial facets found on the thoracic vertebrae are called? Answer: Demifacets Q: Which thoracic vertebrae do NOT possess a facet for the costotransverse joint? Answer: T11 & T12 Q: Name 3 distinctive features of the cervical vertebrae.