Anatomy of the Spine

Front

What type of bones are vertebrae categorized as?

Back

irregular bones

Front

Which is NOT true about the intervertebral disc?
Options:
Consists of an outer fibrocartilage layer and an inner pulpy layer,
Acts a shock absorber,
Compressed when a person is laying down,
Help maintain space between the vertebrae

Back

Compressed when a person is laying down

Front

The end of the spinal cord is known as the: cauda equina, Conus medullaris

Back

Conus medullaris

Front

There are 31 pairs of _____ nerves that extend from each side of the spinal cord at the vertebral level

Back

spinal

Front

A ______ is a bundle of nerves that innervate a specific area of the body

Back

plexus