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What is the main function of the vertebral column?
What is the main function of the vertebral column?
- To provide mobility to the head
- To provide a base of support for the head and internal organs (correct)
- To attach muscles to the rib cage
- To protect the rib cage
How many distinct vertebrae are there in the vertebral column?
How many distinct vertebrae are there in the vertebral column?
- 30
- 24 (correct)
- 20
- 28
What is the number of nerve roots in the vertebral column?
What is the number of nerve roots in the vertebral column?
- 36
- 20
- 31 (correct)
- 25
What type of curves have a posterior concavity?
What type of curves have a posterior concavity?
What is the function of the vertebral column in relation to the trunk?
What is the function of the vertebral column in relation to the trunk?
How many intervertebral disks are in the vertebral column?
How many intervertebral disks are in the vertebral column?
What is the function of the vertebral column in relation to the spinal cord?
What is the function of the vertebral column in relation to the spinal cord?
How many fused vertebrae are in the vertebral column?
How many fused vertebrae are in the vertebral column?
What type of force resists sliding between joint surfaces in the mid to lower cervical spine?
What type of force resists sliding between joint surfaces in the mid to lower cervical spine?
What is the phenomenon called when movement of the vertebral column in one plane is associated with an automatic movement in another plane?
What is the phenomenon called when movement of the vertebral column in one plane is associated with an automatic movement in another plane?
What is the number of independent movements allowed at a joint?
What is the number of independent movements allowed at a joint?
What is the ability of the vertebral column to resist an applied load?
What is the ability of the vertebral column to resist an applied load?
What type of stress is the vertebral column subjected to during normal functional activities?
What type of stress is the vertebral column subjected to during normal functional activities?
What factors affect the vertebral column's ability to resist applied loads?
What factors affect the vertebral column's ability to resist applied loads?
What consists of two adjacent vertebrae and the intervening soft tissue?
What consists of two adjacent vertebrae and the intervening soft tissue?
What is the association between axial rotation and lateral flexion?
What is the association between axial rotation and lateral flexion?
What happens to the nucleus pulposus during flexion?
What happens to the nucleus pulposus during flexion?
What is the effect of flexion on the intervertebral foramina?
What is the effect of flexion on the intervertebral foramina?
What happens to the load during flexion?
What happens to the load during flexion?
What is the effect of flexion on the posterior connective tissues?
What is the effect of flexion on the posterior connective tissues?
What happens to the anterior side of the annulus fibrosus during flexion?
What happens to the anterior side of the annulus fibrosus during flexion?
What happens to the nucleus pulposus during extension?
What happens to the nucleus pulposus during extension?
What is the effect of extension on the intervertebral foramina?
What is the effect of extension on the intervertebral foramina?
What happens to the load during extension?
What happens to the load during extension?
What is the effect of extension on the posterior connective tissues?
What is the effect of extension on the posterior connective tissues?
What happens to the anterior side of the annulus fibrosus during extension?
What happens to the anterior side of the annulus fibrosus during extension?
What is the primary curve of the thoracic region?
What is the primary curve of the thoracic region?
What type of system helps to resist shearing forces in the vertebral body?
What type of system helps to resist shearing forces in the vertebral body?
Where is the area of weakness located in the vertebral body?
Where is the area of weakness located in the vertebral body?
What is the function of the lamellae in the annulus fibrosus?
What is the function of the lamellae in the annulus fibrosus?
What is the composition of the nucleus pulposus?
What is the composition of the nucleus pulposus?
What type of curve is the cervical curve?
What type of curve is the cervical curve?
What is the function of the vertical trabecular system?
What is the function of the vertical trabecular system?
What is the direction of the collagen fibers in adjacent rings of the annulus fibrosus?
What is the direction of the collagen fibers in adjacent rings of the annulus fibrosus?
What is the function of the apophyseal joint?
What is the function of the apophyseal joint?
What type of movement is described by the term 'lateral flexion'?
What type of movement is described by the term 'lateral flexion'?
What is the term for the movement of the spine as a whole?
What is the term for the movement of the spine as a whole?
What is the function of the interbody joint?
What is the function of the interbody joint?
What is the term for the movement of individual joints in the spine?
What is the term for the movement of individual joints in the spine?
What is the term for the movement of multiple joints in the spine working together?
What is the term for the movement of multiple joints in the spine working together?
What is the name of the ligament that runs along the front of the spine?
What is the name of the ligament that runs along the front of the spine?
What is the term for the movement of a joint surface in a linear or curvilinear direction?
What is the term for the movement of a joint surface in a linear or curvilinear direction?