Anatomy of the Spine and Rib Cage Quiz

The cervical spine, located in the neck, is responsible for flexibility and range of motion.

The rib cage does not facilitate arm movement; its primary functions include protecting organs and aiding in respiration.

There are 12 pairs of ribs in the human rib cage.

Kyphosis is the condition of forward rounding of the upper back, leading to a hunched posture.

The small, triangular bone at the inferior end of the spine is called the coccyx.

The first cervical vertebra is called the Atlas.

Intervertebral discs, located between vertebrae, act as shock absorbers.

The posterior longitudinal ligament runs down the back of the spine, providing stability to the vertebrae.

The lumbar vertebrae are the largest and strongest, providing support and stability to the spine.

The head of the rib articulates with the thoracic vertebrae, forming costovertebral joints.

Scoliosis is the abnormal lateral curvature of the spine, commonly observed in adolescents.

The transverse foramen is not a component of a typical vertebra.

The primary curvature is concave in the thoracic and sacral regions and convex in the cervical and lumbar regions.

The opening in each thoracic vertebra through which spinal nerves exit is called the intervertebral foramen.

Spondylolisthesis is the condition characterized by the backward displacement of one vertebra onto the vertebra below it.