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How many regions does the spine consist of?
How many regions does the spine consist of?
- 5 regions (correct)
- 3 regions
- 9 regions
- 7 regions
What is the main function of the intervertebral disks?
What is the main function of the intervertebral disks?
- To protect the spinal cord from injury
- To allow the trunk to bend forward and limit excessive spinal motion (correct)
- To provide structural support to the spine
- To connect the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions
Which vertebrae are responsible for the origin and termination of the phrenic nerves?
Which vertebrae are responsible for the origin and termination of the phrenic nerves?
- L1-L5
- C3-C5 (correct)
- C1-C7
- T1-T12
What is the name of the bony structure that encases and protects the spinal cord?
What is the name of the bony structure that encases and protects the spinal cord?
What is the total number of vertebrae in the spinal column?
What is the total number of vertebrae in the spinal column?
What is the potential consequence of a spinal cord injury?
What is the potential consequence of a spinal cord injury?
What is the primary purpose of the vertebral body?
What is the primary purpose of the vertebral body?
What is the characteristic of the thoracic bones?
What is the characteristic of the thoracic bones?
What is the role of ligaments in the spine?
What is the role of ligaments in the spine?
What happens when there is excessive spinal motion?
What happens when there is excessive spinal motion?
What is the purpose of the sacral bones?
What is the purpose of the sacral bones?
What is the primary function of the coccygeal bones?
What is the primary function of the coccygeal bones?
Which region of the spine contains 7 bones?
Which region of the spine contains 7 bones?
What is the function of the vertebral body?
What is the function of the vertebral body?
What is the name of the nerves that originate and terminate at the C3, C4, and C5 bones?
What is the name of the nerves that originate and terminate at the C3, C4, and C5 bones?
What is the consequence of damaging the spinal cord at a certain level?
What is the consequence of damaging the spinal cord at a certain level?
What is the purpose of the intervertebral disks?
What is the purpose of the intervertebral disks?
What is the total number of bones in the sacrum and coccyx?
What is the total number of bones in the sacrum and coccyx?
What is the primary purpose of the bony arch in each vertebra?
What is the primary purpose of the bony arch in each vertebra?
What is the effect of damaging the spinal cord at a specific level?
What is the effect of damaging the spinal cord at a specific level?
What is the role of the intervertebral disks in facilitating spinal motion?
What is the role of the intervertebral disks in facilitating spinal motion?
What is the significance of the C3, C4, and C5 bones in the cervical column?
What is the significance of the C3, C4, and C5 bones in the cervical column?
What is the function of the vertebral body in each vertebra?
What is the function of the vertebral body in each vertebra?
What is the characteristic of the spinal column that allows for flexibility and bending?
What is the characteristic of the spinal column that allows for flexibility and bending?