19 Questions
What is the composition of the nucleus pulposus in the intervertebral disc?
80% water, collagen, and proteoglycans
Which ligament is located anterior to the vertebral bodies?
Anterior longitudinal ligament
What is the function of the anterior longitudinal ligament?
Prevents excessive extension of the spine
What is the main physical property of the intervertebral disc?
Incompressible
Which component of the intervertebral disc has concentric layers and inverse oblique fibers?
Anulus fibrosus
What type of joint are the zygapophyseal joints?
Synovial joint
What causes radicular compression in disc herniation?
Nucleus pulposus
Which ligament is located posterior to the vertebral bodies?
Posterior longitudinal ligament
What is the range of movement of the symphysis (intervertebral disc) relative to body thickness?
Increases from cranial to caudal
What structure is the insertion point of the posterior longitudinal ligament?
Intervertebral disc and endplates
Which ligament is proximally attached to C1-C2 and distally attached to the posterior sacrococcygeal ligament?
Tectorial membrane
What is the function of the alar ligaments?
Rotation of the atlas centered on the odontoid process
Which structure does a typical rib articulate with at its costovertebral joint?
Bodies of adjacent vertebrae
What is the function of the costotransverse foramen?
Nerve exit
What structure connects the tubercle of a rib to the transverse facet of its related vertebra?
Costotransverse ligament
Where are sternocostal joints found in relation to the ribs?
At the junction of ribs with their costal cartilages
What is the function of the chondrosternal ligament?
"Radiates" from the sternum to form a membrane
Where is the manubrium located within the sternum?
At the top
What type of joint is found between ribs VII to XI?
Synovial joint
Test your knowledge of the joints of the vertebrae and the structure of intervertebral discs with this quiz. Identify the components and characteristics of symphysis (intervertebral disc) and synovial joints (zygapophyseal).
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