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Spinal Anatomy Exam 3 Questions with
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How many *anterior* spinal arteries do you have?

Ans: 1



Which vein directly drains blood from the vertebral body?

Ans: Basivertebral



Within an osteon there is a central longitudinal canal that
blood vessels travel through. What is the

name of that passageway?

Ans: Harversian canal



The cervical costal elements become what structure?

Ans: anterior tubercle



.Which combination fits thoracic spine best?

-kyphotic, concave anteriorly

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-kyphotic, convex anteriorly

-lordotic, concave anteriorly

-lordotic, convex anteriorly

Ans: kyphotic, concave anteriorly



Which ribs are atypical?

Ans: 1, 2, 10, 11, 12



Which nerve of the cervical plexus ascends diagonally
across the SCM to supply skin over the parotid?

Ans: Greater auricular



What adjustment uses digit #2 as a contact point for the
mid cervicals?

Ans: Index/pillar push



For the pillar push what is the positioning of the patient's
neck?

Ans: lateral flexion, extension, and rotation


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Which bone cell breaks down bone?

Ans: osteoclasts



The cervical curve

Ans: lordotic, compensation, convex



The line of drive for the atlas push is?

Ans: P to A, M to L



How many "true moveable vertebrae" do humans have?

Ans: 24



How long is the average female spine in centimeters?

Ans: 61 cm



The lumbar lordotic curve develops approximately
when?

Ans: at 12 months




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