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1
Q

what part of the vertebrae encloses the spinal cord and its covering vessels and meninges?

A

the vertebral canal

2
Q

what do all vertebrae (except the atlas) consist of?

A

a body, arch and processes

3
Q

what are successive vertebrae separatedby?

A

intervertebral fibrocartilaginous discs

4
Q

what part of the vertebra projects dorsally and provides a place of attachment for muscles and ligaments?

A

the spinous process

5
Q

which part of the vertebra projects laterally and provides a place of attachment for muscles or ligaments?

A

the transverse processes

6
Q

which part of the vertebra projects from the lateral aspects of the arch. there are two cranial and two caudal on each vertebra.

A

articular processes

7
Q

what is the roof of the arch located on cervical vertebrae called?

A

the lamina

8
Q

what are the lateral walls on the arch located on cervical vertebrae called?

A

pedicles

9
Q

what structure provides passage of the spinal nerves and vessels located on cervical vertebrae called?

A

intervertebral foramen

10
Q

which structure provides passage for the vertebral nerve, artery and vein located on the atlas called?

A

transverse foramen

11
Q

which structure provides passage of vertebral vessels and FIRST cervical nerve located on the ATLAS?

A

the lateral vertebral foramen

12
Q

which two foramen on the atlas are connected to allow passage of vertebral vessels?

A

the transverse foramen and alar foramen

13
Q

which foramen allows passage for the SECOND cranial nerve and vertebral vessels on the AXIS?

A

the lateral vertebral foramen

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