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The joints between articular processes of vertebra are termed ________ joints.
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Zygapophyseal
Which of the following statements is true?
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All thoracic vertebrae have at least one facet for rib articulation
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Which of the following features makes the cervical vertebrae unique as compared with other vertebra
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e of the spine?
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All of the above
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T2-T3 intervertebral disk space is found at the level of the:
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Jugular notch a=
Which of the following pathologic conditions is defined as "a condition of the spine characterized by ri
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gidity of a vertebral joint"?
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Spondylosis
Which factor is most important to open up the intervertebral joint spaces for a lateral thoracic spine pr
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ojection?
Keep vertebral column parallel to tabletop
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Which position or projection of the cervical spine will best demonstrate the zygapophyseal joint space
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s between C1 and C2?
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, AP open mouth
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On average, how many separate bones make up the adult vertebral column?
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26
The spinal cord tapers off to a point distantly at the vertebral level of:
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L1-L2
Which of the following is the first compensatory spinal curvature to develop in the young child?
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Cervical
Scoliosis is defined as an abnormal or exaggerated _________ curvature.
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Lateral
Kyphosis is defined as a(n):
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Abnormal thoracic curvature with increased convexity
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The most posterior aspect of a typical vertebra is the:
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Spinous process a=
Which aspect of the intervertebral disk is composed of semigelatinous material?
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Nucleus pulposus a=