chapter 15 & 21

Question 1

Establishes & maintains the longitudinal axis of the body. Motions occur as a result of the combined motions of the individual veretebrae.

Answer 1

Vertebral column

Question 2

Protects the spinal cord. Shock absorption and transmission (intervertebral disc)

Answer 2

Spinal cloumn

Question 3

Provides the vertebral column with more strength and resilience (10x more than if a straight rod)

Answer 3

Vertebral curves

Question 4

Small, smooth, flat surface on a bone

Answer 4

Facet

Question 5

Anterior, weight bearing part of the vertebrae

Answer 5

Body of the vertebrae

Question 6

Posterior portion of the vertebrae

Answer 6

Vertebral arch

Question 7

The opening for the spinal cord

Answer 7

Vertebral foramen

Question 8

Where one vertebrae sits on another

Answer 8

Articular process

Question 9

Most posterior palpable part of the vertebrae

Answer 9

Spinous process

Question 10

Between each vertebrae. Absorbs and transmits shock. Maintains flexibility of Vertebral column.

Answer 10

Intervertebral disk

Question 11

Outside of the intervertebral disk

Answer 11

Annulus fibrosus

Question 12

Inside the intervertebral disk

Answer 12

Nucleus fibrosus

Question 13

C1 is also called the what? Also helps give the neck is rotating capability

Answer 13

Atlas

Question 14

C2 is referred to as this? Gives the neck a pivot point due to the odontoid process

Answer 14

Axis

Question 15

C7 has a long & prominent spinous process

Answer 15

C7

Question 16

Where the ribs articulate with the vertebrae

Answer 16

Costal facets

Question 17

Region of the back that is most injured. Absorbs most of the bodies weight and the weight we carry. Most of the motion occurs at L4-L5.

Answer 17

Lumbar spine

Question 18

O= sternum and clavicle
I= mastoid process
A= bilat: flexes neck
      Unilat: laterally bends the neck, rotation to opposite
                  side

Answer 18

Sternocleidomastoid

Question 19

O= transverse processes of cervical vertebrae
I= ribs 1-2
A= bilat: assists neck flexion
Unilat: lateral bending of the neck

Answer 19

Scalene

Question 20

A= trunk flexion; compression of the abdomen

Answer 20

Rectus abdominis

Question 21

A= bilat: trunk flexion & compression of abdomen

Unilat: lateral flexion, rotation to opposite side

Answer 21

External obliques

Question 22

A= bilat: trunk flexion, compression of abdomen

Unilat: lateral flexion, rotation to same side

Answer 22

Internal obliques

Question 23

A= compression of abdomen

Answer 23

Transverse abdominis

Question 24

Can be static or dynamic, deals with alignment of various body segments

Answer 24

Posture

Question 25

This must be maintained at all times.

Answer 25

Vertebral alignment

Question 26

During gait; pelvis dips side to side

Answer 26

Lateral pelvic tilt

Question 27

Decrease the amount of stress placed on ligaments, muscles, and tendons. Improves function. Decreases amount of muscle energy needed to keep the body upright.

Answer 27

Good posture

Question 28

The worst position for you

Answer 28

Sitting