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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?

  • 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?

  • L1-L5
  • C3-C5 (correct)
  • C1-C7
  • T1-T12
  • What is the name of the bony structure that encases and protects the spinal cord?

    <p>Bony arch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of vertebrae in the spinal column?

    <p>33 vertebrae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential consequence of a spinal cord injury?

    <p>Paralysis below the level of injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the vertebral body?

    <p>To act as a solid block of bone for weight bearing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the thoracic bones?

    <p>They are the most numerous vertebrae in the spine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of ligaments in the spine?

    <p>They hold the intervertebral disks in place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when there is excessive spinal motion?

    <p>The spinal cord becomes compressed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the sacral bones?

    <p>To provide a base for the spine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the coccygeal bones?

    <p>To support the pelvis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region of the spine contains 7 bones?

    <p>Cervix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the vertebral body?

    <p>To absorb shock and distribute pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the nerves that originate and terminate at the C3, C4, and C5 bones?

    <p>Phrenic nerves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of damaging the spinal cord at a certain level?

    <p>Paralysis below the damaged level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the intervertebral disks?

    <p>To allow for flexibility and limit excessive motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of bones in the sacrum and coccyx?

    <p>5 sacral bones and 5 coccygeal bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the bony arch in each vertebra?

    <p>To encase and protect the spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of damaging the spinal cord at a specific level?

    <p>Paralysis will occur below the level of injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the intervertebral disks in facilitating spinal motion?

    <p>They limit excessive spinal motion while allowing for flexibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the C3, C4, and C5 bones in the cervical column?

    <p>They are the site of origin and termination of the phrenic nerves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the vertebral body in each vertebra?

    <p>It provides structural support to the spinal column</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the spinal column that allows for flexibility and bending?

    <p>The presence of the intervertebral disks between vertebrae</p> Signup and view all the answers

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