Spinal Health and Disorders Quiz

Explore spinal health with 19 questions covering disorders, injuries, and conditions affecting the spine. Test yourself now!

#1

Which of the following structures protects the spinal cord?

Vertebrae
Ribs
Pelvis
Clavicle
#2

What is the medical term for a slipped or ruptured disc in the spine?

Scoliosis
Kyphosis
Herniated disc
Osteoporosis
#3

What is the function of the spinal cord?

To provide support and structure to the body
To transmit signals between the brain and the rest of the body
To produce blood cells
To digest food
#4

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing osteoporosis-related spinal fractures?

Regular weight-bearing exercise
High calcium intake
Smoking
Young age
#5

Which part of the spine is most commonly affected by disc herniation?

Cervical spine
Thoracic spine
Lumbar spine
Sacral spine
#6

What is the term for the abnormal sideways curvature of the spine?

Kyphosis
Scoliosis
Lordosis
Ankylosis
#7

What is the term for the abnormal forward curvature of the spine, often seen in the lower back?

Scoliosis
Kyphosis
Lordosis
Ankylosis
#8

Which of the following conditions is characterized by the excessive curvature of the spine?

Scoliosis
Lordosis
Kyphosis
Spina bifida
#9

What is the main symptom of spinal stenosis?

Back pain
Numbness or weakness in the legs
Neck pain
Headaches
#10

What is the condition characterized by inflammation of the joints between the vertebrae of the spine?

Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Ankylosing spondylitis
Gout
#11

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a spinal tumor?

Persistent back pain
Muscle weakness
Nausea and vomiting
Urinary incontinence
#12

What condition is caused by the compression of nerve roots exiting the spinal cord?

Sciatica
Fibromyalgia
Neuralgia
Neuropathy
#13

What is the primary treatment for spinal fractures due to osteoporosis?

Pain medication
Surgery
Physical therapy
Vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty
#14

What condition is characterized by the narrowing of the spinal canal?

Spinal stenosis
Spondylitis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
#15

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of spinal cord injury?

Car accidents
Falls
Obesity
Sports injuries
#16

What is the most common type of spinal cord injury?

Complete
Incomplete
Cervical
Thoracic
#17

Which of the following is a degenerative condition characterized by the breakdown of the spinal discs?

Spinal stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Degenerative disc disease
Spinal muscular atrophy
#18

What condition is characterized by the abnormal narrowing of the spaces within the spine where the spinal cord and nerves are located?

Spondylosis
Spondylolisthesis
Spinal stenosis
Spinal dysraphism
#19

Which of the following is a rare congenital disorder characterized by incomplete closure of the spinal column?

Spinal stenosis
Spina bifida
Cauda equina syndrome
Syringomyelia

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