BACK bones ,joints, ligaments (TF)

Question 1

The vertebral column consists of 33 vertebrae in adults

Answer 1

TRUE

Question 2

The cervical vertebrae are larger than the lumbar vertebrae.

Answer 2

FALSE

Question 3

The intervertebral discs are made of hyaline cartilage.

Answer 3

FALSE

Question 4

The facet joints allow for rotation, flexion, and extension of the spine

Answer 4

TRUE

Question 5

The anterior longitudinal ligament runs along the posterior surface of the vertebral bodies

Answer 5

FALSE

Question 6

The sacrum is composed of five fused vertebrae.

Answer 6

TRUE

Question 7

The coccyx is a single bone in most adults.

Answer 7

FALSE

Question 8

The ligamentum flavum is elastic and helps maintain the upright position of the spine.

Answer 8

TRUE

Question 9

The supraspinous ligament connects the transverse processes of adjacent vertebrae

Answer 9

FALSE

Question 10

The interspinous ligaments are located between the spinous processes

Answer 10

TRUE

Question 11

The costovertebral joints connect the ribs to the thoracic vertebrae

Answer 11

TRUE

Question 12

The atlanto - axial joint is a ball - and - socket joint.

Answer 12

FALSE

Question 13

The lumbar vertebrae have the largest vertebral foramina.

Answer 13

FALSE

Question 14

The intervertebral foramina allow the passage of spinal nerves.

Answer 14

TRUE

Question 15

The annulus fibrosus surrounds the nucleus pulposus in the intervertebral disc

Answer 15

TRUE

Question 16

The posterior longitudinal ligament is stronger than the anterior longitudinal ligament.

Answer 16

FALSE

Question 17

The zygapophysial joints are synovial joints

Answer 17

TRUE

Question 18

The spinous processes of the thoracic vertebrae are short and broad

Answer 18

FALSE

Question 19

The cervical spine has a kyphotic curvature

Answer 19

FALSE

Question 20

The thoracic spine has a lordotic curvature.

Answer 20

FALSE

Question 21

The sacroiliac joint is a fibrous joint.

Answer 21

FALSE

Question 22

The iliolumbar ligament connects the lumbar vertebrae to the ilium.

Answer 22

TRUE

Question 23

The sacrospinous ligament limits rotation of the sacrum.

Answer 23

TRUE

Question 24

The sacrotuberous ligament helps to stabilize the sacroiliac joint

Answer 24

TRUE

Question 25

The intervertebral discs are avascular.

Answer 25

TRUE

Question 26

. The facet joints are more mobile in the cervical spine than in the lumbar spine.

Answer 26

TRUE

Question 27

. The facet joints are more mobile in the cervical spine than in the lumbar spine.

Answer 27

TRUE

Question 28

The spinal cord ends at the level of the second lumbar vertebra

Answer 28

TRUE

Question 29

The ligaments of the back help to prevent excessive movement of the spine

Answer 29

TRUE

Question 30

The atlanto - axial joint allows for flexion and extension of the head.

Answer 30

FALSE

Question 31

The thoracic vertebrae have facets for rib attachment.

Answer 31

TRUE

Question 32

. The lumbar vertebrae have transverse foramina.

Answer 32

FALSE

Question 33

The intertransverse ligaments are located between the transverse processes.

Answer 33

TRUE

Question 34

The supraspinous ligament is continuous with the nuchal ligament in the neck.

Answer 34

TRUE

Question 35

The nucleus pulposus has a high water content.

Answer 35

TRUE

Question 36

The annulus fibrosus is composed of collagen fibers.

Answer 36

TRUE

Question 37

The costotransverse joints connect the ribs to the transverse processes of the vertebrae

Answer 37

TRUE

Question 38

The zygapophysial joints are responsible for the stability of the spine during movement

Answer 38

TRUE

Question 39

The cervical vertebrae have small, oval - shaped vertebral bodies

Answer 39

TRUE

Question 40

The thoracic spine is more rigid than the cervical and lumbar spines.

Answer 40

TRUE

Question 41

The sacrum forms the posterior part of the pelvis.

Answer 41

TRUE

Question 42

The coccyx is a vestigial structure.

Answer 42

TRUE

Question 43

The anterior longitudinal ligament restricts hyperextension of the spine

Answer 43

TRUE

Question 44

The posterior longitudinal ligament restricts flexion of the spine.

Answer 44

TRUE

Question 45

The ligamentum flavum can hypertrophy and cause spinal stenosis

Answer 45

TRUE

Question 46

The interspinous ligaments are important for limiting flexion of the spine

Answer 46

True

Question 47

The costovertebral joints are synovial joints.

Answer 47

TRUE

Question 48

The atlanto - occipital joint is a condyloid joint.

Answer 48

TRUE

Question 49

The back bones, joints, and ligaments work together to provide support and movement to the body.

Answer 49

TRUE

Question 50

the atlanto -occipital joints allows for rotation of the head

Answer 50

false