III. Vertebral Column/Spinal Column: Vertebral Foramen: A) Introduction. (Pg. 16)

Question 1

What name is given to the opening located within the vertebral body - vertebral arch enclosure?

Answer 1

the vertebral foramen

Question 2

The union of all vertebral foramina forms n apparent vertical cylinder called the _____.

Answer 2

the vertebral canal or spinal canal

Question 3

What neural structures will occupy the vertebral foramen until the level of L2?

Answer 3

the spinal cord/spinal medulla/medulla spinalis, the proximal part of the peripheral nerve system, and the meninges

Question 4

What is the typical shape/outline of the vertebral foramen at each region of the spinal column/vertebral column?

Answer 4

cervical - triangular; thoracic - oval; lumbar - triangular; sacrum - triangular

Question 5

At what vertebral level will the spinal cord typically terminate?

Answer 5

L1

Question 6

At what vertebral level will the dural sac typically terminate?

Answer 6

S2