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What is the mechanism of injury for a Jefferson's fracture?
What is the mechanism of injury for a Jefferson's fracture?
- Flexion
- Compression
- Hyperextension (correct)
- Lateral bending
Which cervical vertebra does not have a body?
Which cervical vertebra does not have a body?
- C3
- C7
- C2
- C1 (correct)
Which cervical vertebra has a fracture known as 'Hangman’s fracture'?
Which cervical vertebra has a fracture known as 'Hangman’s fracture'?
- C7
- C3
- C2 (correct)
- C1
What is the unique feature of the C2 vertebra?
What is the unique feature of the C2 vertebra?
What is the characteristic feature of the C7 vertebra?
What is the characteristic feature of the C7 vertebra?
Which fracture is associated with translocation of the transverse ligament and avascular necrosis?
Which fracture is associated with translocation of the transverse ligament and avascular necrosis?
The vertebral column divides the body into which portions?
The vertebral column divides the body into which portions?
Which term refers to a location away from the median plane?
Which term refers to a location away from the median plane?
Which type of vertebrae are responsible for holding the head upright?
Which type of vertebrae are responsible for holding the head upright?
Which abnormal spine curve is related to pregnancy and obesity?
Which abnormal spine curve is related to pregnancy and obesity?
Which part of a typical (Thoracic) vertebra contains costal facets?
Which part of a typical (Thoracic) vertebra contains costal facets?
What do the cervical vertebrae increase in size from?
What do the cervical vertebrae increase in size from?
Which term refers to a location toward the trunk or point of origin?
Which term refers to a location toward the trunk or point of origin?
The axial skeleton consists of which components?
The axial skeleton consists of which components?
Which primary curve develops in the lumbar region during 8-12 months?
Which primary curve develops in the lumbar region during 8-12 months?
What is the passage for spinal nerves called?
What is the passage for spinal nerves called?
The fibular nerve is located toward which side?
The fibular nerve is located toward which side?
