#1
Which of the following bones form the cervical region of the spinal column?
Coccyx
Sacrum
Thoracic vertebrae
Cervical vertebrae
#2
How many vertebrae are typically found in the lumbar region of the spinal column?
#3
The spinal column is also known as the:
Axial skeleton
Appendicular skeleton
Pelvic girdle
Sacrum
#4
Which condition involves the abnormal lateral curvature of the spine?
Scoliosis
Lordosis
Kyphosis
Spondylolisthesis
#5
What is the name of the structure that encloses and protects the spinal cord?
Vertebral canal
Spinal foramen
Spinal cavity
Vertebral foramen
#6
Which structure separates the vertebral bodies from the spinal cord?
Intervertebral disc
Lamina
Transverse process
Spinous process
#7
What is the primary function of the intervertebral discs?
To provide attachment points for muscles
To allow for flexibility of the spine
To protect the spinal cord
To provide cushioning between vertebrae
#8
Which ligament runs along the posterior aspect of the vertebral bodies?
Anterior longitudinal ligament
Posterior longitudinal ligament
Supraspinous ligament
Ligamentum flavum
#9
Which part of the vertebrae forms the roof of the vertebral canal?
Transverse process
Lamina
Spinous process
Pedicle
#10
What type of joint connects adjacent vertebrae?
Hinge joint
Ball and socket joint
Cartilaginous joint
Synovial joint
#11
Which part of the vertebrae allows for articulation with the vertebra above?
Transverse process
Superior articular process
Inferior articular process
Spinous process
#12
The spinal cord terminates around which vertebra?
#13
Which region of the spinal column has the largest vertebral bodies?
Cervical
Thoracic
Lumbar
Sacral
#14
What is the anatomical term for the bony projection on the vertebrae that serves as an attachment site for muscles and ligaments?
Foramen
Facet
Spinous process
Transverse process
#15
Which part of the vertebrae provides passage for the spinal nerves to exit the spinal cord?
Transverse process
Facet joint
Intervertebral foramen
Lamina
#16
Which part of the vertebrae articulates with the ribs?
Transverse process
Spinous process
Costal facet
Superior articular facet
#17
What is the function of the vertebral arch?
To provide support for the spinal cord
To allow for attachment of muscles and ligaments
To protect the intervertebral discs
To allow for articulation with adjacent vertebrae
#18
Which ligament connects the laminae of adjacent vertebrae?
Interspinous ligament
Ligamentum flavum
Supraspinous ligament
Intertransverse ligament
#19
What is the function of the transverse processes of the vertebrae?
To articulate with the ribs
To provide attachment sites for muscles and ligaments
To allow for flexion and extension of the spine
To protect the spinal cord
#20
Which ligament connects the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae?
Interspinous ligament
Ligamentum flavum
Supraspinous ligament
Intertransverse ligament