A herniated disc occurs when
A. the body of a vertebra is fractured.
B. the covering of the spinal cord is torn.
C. there is a fracture of the vertebral arch.
D. there is protrusion of the nucleus pulposus.
E. spinal nerves are cut.
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Question 2) The first cervical vertebrae is the
A. occipital.
B. axis.
C. clavicle.
D. atlas.
E. mastoid.
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Question 3) The ribs articulate with the _____ vertebrae.
A. sacral
B. lumbar
C. thoracic
D. cervical
E. coccygeal
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Question 4) The loss of height that occurs with aging is due to compression of the
A. pelvic girdle.
B. vertebral arches.
C. vertebral bodies.
D. vertebral foramen.
E. intervertebral discs.
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Question 5) Classify a vertebra with the following characteristics: (1) superior articular processes face posteriorly (2) circular vertebral foramen (3) long spinous processes
A. cervical
B. thoracic
C. lumbar
D. sacral
E. coccygeal
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Question 6) Dr. Jagasia informs a patient they have fractured the most anterior part of their vertebra. Which part is most likely affected?
A. body
B. lamina
C. spinous process
D. transverse process
E. vertebral arch
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Question 7) Articular facets on the transverse processes are characteristic of _____ vertebrae.
A. cervical
B. thoracic
C. lumbar
D. sacral
E. coccygeal
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Question 8) Which of the following statements is true?
A. The first cervical vertebra is called the axis.
B. The spinal cord protects the vertebral column.
C. Thoracic vertebrae have long, thin spinous processes.
D. The sacral vertebrae are superior to the lumbar vertebrae.
E. Lumbar vertebrae are generally smaller than thoracic vertebrae.
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Question 9) The coccyx is
A. absent in humans.
B. also called the coxa.
C. located in the upper lumbar region.
D. the most inferior portion of the vertebral column.
E. the bottom of the spinal cord.
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Question 10) Marilyn has been diagnosed with a fractured dens or odontoid process. Which specific bone is affected?
A.
C1
B.
C2
C.
T1
D.
C7
E.
S2
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