Question 1

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

inferior

Question 3

The odontoid process is associated with the ____________________ vertebra.

Accepted Answer

C2

Question 4

The articulation between the vertebrae is

Accepted Answer

A)  an immovable joint.
B)  a slightly movable joint.
C)  a fully movable joint.
D)  The articulations between vertebrae are not classified by mobility.

Question 5

The articulation of the superior and inferior articulating processes forms the

Accepted Answer

A)  zygapophyseal joint.
B)  apophyseal joint.
C)  a and b
D)  Neither a nor b

Question 6

The anterior arch is associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  C1.
B)  C2.
C)  the axis.
D)  b and c

Question 7

The tapered end of the spinal cord is the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The tapered end of the spinal cord...

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  cervical region.
B)  thoracic region.
C)  lumbar region.
D)  sacral region.
E)  coccygeal region.

Question 9

C1 has no body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  cervical region.
B)  thoracic region.
C)  lumbar region.
D)  sacral region.
E)  coccygeal region.

Question 11

The outermost covering of the spinal cord is the

Accepted Answer

A)  pia mater.
B)  arachnoid.
C)  endosteal layer of the dura mater.
D)  meningeal layer of the dura mater.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The vertebra prominens is C7.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each item with the correct term.
a.a...

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Of the ligaments associated with the vertebral...

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each item with the correct term.
a.a...

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which type of curvature is normal for the lumbar region?

Accepted Answer

A)  scoliosis
B)  kyphosis
C)  lordosis
D)  None of the above

Question 19

Passing through the intervertebral foramina are the

Accepted Answer

A)  ligamentum nuchae.
B)  ligamentum flava.
C)  spinal nerves.
D)  All of the above

Question 20

The ____________________ vertebra is called the axis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ vertebra is called the axis....

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.

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

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.