Anatomy of Lumbar Vertebrae
Learn about the structure and features of lumbar vertebrae, including transverse process, accessory processes, spinous process, and vertebral foramen.
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Anatomy of Lumbar Vertebrae
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List of Questions27 questions
- Question 1
- It is square in shape
- It has a smaller transverse diameter than anterior diameter
- It has a transverse diameter that is greater than the anterior diameter
- It is narrower in the upper region and wider in the lower region
- Question 2
- They face anteriorly and laterally
- They face posteriorly and medially
- They face vertical and convex
- They face medial to posterior-medial
- Question 3
- They serve as attachment points for the multifidus and medial intertransverse muscles
- They serve as bony landmarks for the spine
- They serve as weight-bearing surfaces
- They serve as attachment points for the rotatores muscles
- Question 4
- Square
- Oval
- Triangular
- Circular
- Question 5
- Anterolaterally
- Medially
- Superiorly
- Posterolaterally
- Question 6
- Long and broad
- Short and broad
- Long and thin
- Short and thin
- Question 7
- Frontal and concave
- Vertical and convex
- Horizontal and concave
- Sagittal and convex
- Question 8
- To provide lateral bending to the spine
- To provide flexibility to the spine
- To provide rotation to the spine
- To support great compressive loads
- Question 9
- Oval
- Triangular
- Rectangular
- Circular
- Question 10
- It is long and broad
- It is short and thin
- It is not described in the text
- It is long and thin
- Question 11
- To provide a pathway for blood vessels
- To serve as attachment sites for the multifidus and medial intertransverse muscles
- To provide a surface for the spinal cord
- To stabilize the vertebral column
- Question 12
- Closer to the coronal plane
- Closer to the transverse plane
- Closer to the frontal plane
- Closer to the sagittal plane
- Question 13
- Broad and thick
- Triangular
- Long and slender
- Wedge-shaped
- Question 14
- It has a rectangular body
- It has a wedge-shaped body
- It has a circular body
- It has a square body
- Question 15
- To provide rotational stability to the lumbosacral junction
- To provide lateral stability to the lumbosacral junction
- To provide flexional stability to the lumbosacral junction
- To provide anterior-posterior stability to the lumbosacral junction
- Question 16
- It is triangular in shape
- It is circular in shape
- It is wedge-shaped
- It is rectangular in shape
- Question 17
- Laterally
- Obliquely
- Horizontally
- Vertically
- Question 18
- The anterior intervertebral joint only
- Anterior intervertebral joint and posterior intervertebral joint
- Anterior intervertebral joint and posterior intertransverse joint
- Anterior intervertebral joint and posterior apophyseal joint
- Question 19
- Cartilaginous joints
- Ligamentous joints
- Zygapophysial joints
- Synovial joints
- Question 20
- Anterolaterally
- Anteromedially
- Posterolaterally
- Posteromedially
- Question 21
- Lateral flexion
- Extension
- Flexion
- Rotation
- Question 22
- Increase in kyphosis of the lumbar curve
- Decrease in lordosis of the lumbar curve
- No effect on the lumbar curve
- Increase in lordosis of the lumbar curve
- Question 23
- Pelvic angle
- Lumbosacral angle
- Lumbar angle
- Sacral angle
- Question 24
- Decrease in shearing stress
- No effect on shearing stress
- Increase in shearing stress
- Unknown effect on shearing stress
- Question 25
- L2 and S1
- L5 and S1
- L3 and S1
- L4 and S1
- Question 26
- To increase the range of motion
- To increase the stability of the joint
- To prevent dislocation of the lumbar vertebra
- To reduce the stress on the joint
- Question 27
- Posteromedially
- Anterolaterally
- Posterolaterally
- Anteromedially
List of Flashcards16 flashcards
- Card 1HintThink about the weight it supports.Memory TipWeighty load, wide body
- Card 2HintThink about the shape of the canalMemory TipShort, thick, canal walls
- Card 3HintThink about their orientation within the spine.Memory TipConcave, medial-posterior tilt
- Card 4HintConsider their direction compared to the superior facets.Memory TipConvex, anterior-lateral tilt
- Card 5HintThink about their muscle attachment function.Memory TipMuscle attachment bumps
- Card 6HintThink about its length and direction in relation to the body.Memory TipLong, horizontal extension
- Card 7HintSmall, located close to the pedicle.Memory TipSmall, muscle attachments
- Card 8HintThink of a wide, stable, horizontal projection from the vertebra.Memory TipWide, horizontal spine
- Card 9HintThink about its size in relation to other vertebrae types.Memory TipTriangle, larger lumbar
- Card 10HintDifferent from other lumbar vertebrae, transitional.Memory TipWedge-shaped, sacrum connection
- Card 11HintShape related to L5 and sacrum.Memory TipWedge shape, L5/S1
- Card 12HintThink of movement of the lower backMemory TipL5 to sacrum movement
- Card 13HintThink of the front part of the jointMemory TipFront L5-S1 connection
- Card 14HintThink of the back part of the jointMemory TipBack L5-S1 connection
- Card 15HintThink of pelvis positioning.Memory TipPelvic tilt affects angle
- Card 16HintThink of possible motions of the lower back.Memory TipFlex/ext/lat flex