30 Questions
Which component of the vertebrae is responsible for creating a passage for the spinal cord?
Vertebral foramen
What is the main role of the spinous process in the vertebrae?
Serving as an attachment site for muscles and ligaments
What is the first cervical vertebra, having a ringlike structure with no body and a very short spinous process?
Atlas
They have a small, transversely located, oblong body with slightly elongated anteroinferior borders.
Atlas
For radiographic demonstration of the zygapophyseal joints of the thoracic region, how many degrees must the patient's body be rotated from the anatomic position or lateral position?
70 to 75 and 15 to 20
At what angle are the intervertebral foramina of the cervical region directed anteriorly from the midsagittal plane of the body?
$45^{\circ}$
What is the smoothly rounded projection on the back of each superior articular process?
Mamillary Process
In the region of the vertebrae, which part consists of three to five rudimentary vertebrae that tend to fuse into one bone in adults?
Coccyx
Which bone is formed by the fusion of five vertebral segments into a curved, triangular bone?
Sacrum
From cephalad to caudad, what is the average angle at L1-2 and L2-L3?
30 degrees; 45 degrees
Which gender typically has a coccyx that is more acutely curved with its greatest curvature in the lower half of the bone?
Female
The coccyx diminishes in sizes from its ____ inferiorly to its ___.
base; apex
Which of the following best describes the lumbar vertebrae?
The lumbar vertebrae provide flexibility and support for the lower back.
In early life, how many small, irregularly shaped bones make up the vertebral column?
33
What angle do the Zygapophyseal Joints of the Lumbar Region form with respect to the coronal plane?
20 to 40 Degrees
What is the term for the anterior displacement of one vertebra over another?
Spondylolisthesis
What shape is the body of a vertebra approximately?
Elliptical
Which structure acts as a cup-shaped socket for receiving the head of the femur?
Acetabulum
Which part of the vertebrae serves as the attachment point for the ribs in the thoracic region?
Costal facet
What type of vertebrae is characterized by large, kidney-shaped vertebral bodies?
Lumbar
Which structure of the occipital bone does the atlas (C1) articulate with?
Occipital condyles
What is the most important feature that Thoracic Vertebrae have?
Presence of costal facets
How many coccygeal vertebrae are typically present in humans?
5
The ___ are short, have double pointed (bifid) tips, and are directed posteriorly and slightly inferiorly.
Spinous Processes
What are the short, thick columns of bone formed by the superior and inferior articular processes located posterior to the transverse processes at the point where the pedicles and laminae unite?
Articular Pillars
Which process acts as the pivot or body for the atlas within the atlantal ring?
Odontoid process
Which of the following foramina are present in all cervical vertebrae?
Left transverse foramina
Which thoracic vertebrae feature a single whole facet that is entirely superior in orientation?
All of the Above
The bodies of the typical thoracic vertebrae are approximately in what form?
Pear-Shaped
The terminal vertebrae in the pelvic region, vary from ____ to ___in number in adults and are termed the coccygeal vertebrae.
3-5
Test your knowledge of radiologic technology with this quiz covering topics like vertebrae anatomy and skeletal landmarks. From identifying regions of the spine to recognizing specific bony projections, this quiz will challenge your understanding of radiology concepts.
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