Vertebral Column and Intervertebral Discs

Front

Purpose of intervertebral disc?

Back

shock absorber/cushion

Front

Projection pointing posterior on the vertebral column

Back

spinous process

Front

Tissue that runs the length of vertebral column from occiput to sacrum, strengthening the anterior portion of intervertebral discs and vertebrae, limiting extension

Back

anterior longitudinal ligament

Front

What 2 articulations make up the atlantoaxial joint? Options: medial atlantoaxial joint, median atlantoaxial joint (pivot), lateral atlantoaxial joint (plane), superior atlantoaxial joint

Back

median atlantoaxial joint (pivot) and lateral atlantoaxial joint (plane)

Front

Originates from occiput as thick structure. lines the anterior portion of the vertebral canal. fans out and thickens as it passes over the intervertebral discs. limits spinal flexion

Back

posterior longitudinal ligament

Front

bones in cervical/thoracic/lumbar

Back

7/12/5

Front

Projection pointing laterally along vertebrae

Back

transverse process