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1. What structures pass through the transverse foramina of cervical vertebrae?
A. Spinal cord and nerve roots
B. Vertebral artery and vein
C. Carotid artery and jugular vein
D. Basilar artery only
Correct Answer: B. Vertebral artery and vein
2. What does the term bifid spinous process mean?
A. Spinous process is absent
B. Spinous process is fused
C. Spinous process is split or forked
D. Spinous process is enlarged
Correct Answer: C. Spinous process is split or forked
3. The pedicles arise from the vertebral body at approximately what angle?
A. 15°
B. 30°
C. 45°
D. 90°
Correct Answer: C. 45°
,4. Which projection best demonstrates the intervertebral foramina (IVFs) of the
cervical spine?
A. AP axial
B. Lateral
C. Oblique
D. Swimmer’s
Correct Answer: C. Oblique
5. Which cervical vertebrae are considered atypical and articulate with the skull?
A. C3 and C4
B. C1 and C2
C. C5 and C6
D. C6 and C7
Correct Answer: B. C1 and C2
6. Which cervical vertebra is atypical because it articulates with the thoracic
spine?
A. C5
B. C6
C. C7
D. T1
Correct Answer: C. C7
7. Does C1 (atlas) contain a vertebral body?
,A. Yes
B. No
C. Only posteriorly
D. Only in children
Correct Answer: B. No
8. The superior articular processes of C1 receive which structures?
A. Mandibular condyles
B. Temporal bones
C. Occipital condyles
D. Zygomatic arches
Correct Answer: C. Occipital condyles
9. The conical projection on C2 is called the:
A. Lamina
B. Dens (odontoid)
C. Pedicle
D. Tubercle
Correct Answer: B. Dens (odontoid)
10. The odontoid process is received into the:
A. Posterior arch of C1
B. Vertebral canal
C. Anterior ring of C1
D. Body of C3
Correct Answer: C. Anterior ring of C1
, 11. Why is C7 called vertebra prominens?
A. Largest vertebral body
B. Has bifid spinous process
C. Long prominent spinous process
D. Fused transverse processes
Correct Answer: C. Long prominent spinous process
12. Kyphosis refers to:
A. Exaggerated lumbar curvature
B. Exaggerated thoracic curvature
C. Lateral spinal deviation
D. Straightened cervical spine
Correct Answer: B. Exaggerated thoracic curvature
13. Kyphosis is an increase in:
A. Concavity
B. Convexity
C. Rotation
D. Compression
Correct Answer: B. Convexity
14. Lordosis refers to:
A. Exaggerated thoracic curvature
B. Exaggerated lumbar curvature