Vertebral part Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Cavity enclosing the spinal cord
A
Vertebral foramen
2
Q
Weight-bearing portion of the vertebra
A
Body
3
Q
Provides levers against which muscles pull
A
Spinous process
4
Q
Provide an articulation point for the ribs
A
Transverse process
5
Q
Openings providing for exit of spinal nerves
A
Intervertebral Foramina
6
Q
Structures that form an enclosure for the spinal cord
A
Lamina
7
Q
Structures that form the vertebral arch
A
Pedicle
