Question | Answer |
Which vertebrae have a bifid spinous process and transverse foramina? | cervical |
What are the transverse foramina for? | passage of arteries to the brain |
Name the two features on thoracic vertebrae to which ribs attach. | body and transverse process |
Rib facets are found on which type of vertebrae? | thoracic |
Which vertebrae are the largest? | lumbar |
Which feature of the vertebrae bears the most weight? | bodies |
Name the two vertebral features that attach to muscles. | spinous and transverse processes |
Which vertebral feature is on the posterior side of each vertebra? | spinous process |
Which vertebral feature is on the anterior side of each vertebra? | body |
Name the three features that make up the vertebral arch. | lamina, pedicle, and spinous proces |
Name the "bridge" that connects the spinous process to the transverse processes. | lamina |
Name the "bridge" that connects the body to the transverse processes. | pedicle |
The inferior articulating processes of T7 join with which features on T8? | superior articulating processes |
What does articulate/articulation mean? | to join (body joint) |
The spinal cord passes through which feature on the vertebrae? | spinal (vertebral) foramen |
What does costal refer to? | ribs |