Exam 8: Vertebral Column

Of the ligaments associated with the vertebral column, the ligament in the cervical region that is seen most posteriorly on sagittal MR images is the ligamentum nuchae.

On axial CT images of the spine, the ____________________ articulating processes are more medial (superior or inferior).

The odontoid process is associated with the ____________________ vertebra.

The articulation between the vertebrae is

The articulation of the superior and inferior articulating processes forms the

The anterior arch is associated with

The tapered end of the spinal cord is the ____________________.

The first secondary curvature of the spine to develop in an infant is in the

C1 has no body.

The second secondary curvature of the spine to develop is in the

The outermost covering of the spinal cord is the

The portion of the intervertebral disk that ruptures is the annulus fibrosus.

The vertebra prominens is C7.

Match each item with the correct term. a.a normal or exaggerated anterior concave curvature of the spinal column, usually in the lumbar region b.the second cervical vertebra c.an extension of the pia mater beyond the conus medullaris anchoring the spinal cord to the coccyx d.a cartilaginous or slightly movable joint e.odontoid process -amphiarthrosis

Of the ligaments associated with the vertebral column, the ligament in the cervical region seen most posteriorly on sagittal MR images is the _________________________.

Match each item with the correct term. a.a normal or exaggerated anterior concave curvature of the spinal column, usually in the lumbar region b.the second cervical vertebra c.an extension of the pia mater beyond the conus medullaris anchoring the spinal cord to the coccyx d.a cartilaginous or slightly movable joint e.odontoid process -axis

Bifid spinous processes are found in the cervical region of the spine.

Which type of curvature is normal for the lumbar region?

Passing through the intervertebral foramina are the

The ____________________ vertebra is called the axis.