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Ch 9 Workbook A Test

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What type of stress might cause fracture of the dens?
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The tapered ending of the spinal cord.
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The projection that extends posteriorly at the midline junction of the two laminae and most posterior extension of the vertebrae. (superior perspective)
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Where are the intervertebral foramina located?
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The condition causing a "slipped disk" is correctly referred to what?
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What is to the left and right of C1?
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What is another term used to describe the first vertebra, C1?
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Ribs 11 and 12 articulate only at the costotransverse joints. True/False
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What is located within the intervertebral joints and are tightly bound to adjacent vertebral bodies for spinal stability but allow for flexibility and movement of the vertebral column?
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The segment of bone between the superior and inferior articular process of C1.
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Where are the two primary or posterior convex curves seen in the vertebral column?
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The openings of the intervertebral foramina on the thoracic vertebra are located at what angle?
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How many sacral segments or bones are found in the adult body? How many in the infant body?
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The thick, weight-bearing anterior part of the vertebra.
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How many cervical bones are found in the adult vertebral column?
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Why is the anterior arch of C1, which lies in front of the dens, not clearly visible on an xray image?
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The first 10 thoracic vertebrae have an additional set of facets located where?
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What extends posteriorly from the vertebral body?
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The two main parts of a typical vertebra are:
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What postition would be needed in order to radiographically demonstrate the thoracic intervertebral foramina?
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1; 5
B.
on each side of the transverse process
C.
forced flexion-hyperextension "whiplash" type of injury
D.
a ring or arch
E.
intervertebral disks
F.
body
G.
false, costovertebral joint
H.
body, vertebral arch
I.
thoracic, sacral
J.
lateral mass
K.
conus medullaris
L.
true lateral, 90° projection will demonstrate the right and left superimposed on each other
M.
spinous process
N.
between every two vertebrae
O.
it is a thin piece of bone compared with the larger, more dense den
P.
90° or right angles to the midsagittal plane
Q.
herniated nucleus pulposes (HNP)
R.
superior articular processes
S.
7
T.
atlas
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From a lateral oblique perspective of the thoracic spine, what direction is the inferior articular processes facing?
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The term used to describe the articulating surface.
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How are the zygapophyseal joints of C3-C7 visualized radiographically?
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An abnormal or exaggerated thoracic "humpback" curvature.
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Which vertebrae are considered "typical" vertebrae?
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What extends posteriorly from either side of the vertebral body and forms most of the sides of the vertebral arch? (superior perspective)
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The joints found between the vertebral bodies.
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The downward extension of the spinal cord is located where?
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What is the tubelike opening formed by the sucession of vertebral formina as a result of stacked vertebrae?
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What is another term used to describe the seventh vertebra, C7?

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