RS2700 Revision of spinal anatomy and biomechanics

Name the part that is highlighted in purple.

• Transverse processes

• Spinous processes

• Laminae

• Pedicles

(a)   is a surgery that removes part of the lamina from the vertebrae.

An anterior shear force can be observed in ___________

• Upper lumbar spine

• Lower lumbar spine

• Lower thoracic spine

• Upper thoracic spine

Excessive lumbar lordosis would increase the risk of spondylolisthesis.

• Yes

• No

The space circled in pink is called (a)   .

The size of the intervertebral foramen increases during _________

• Forward flexion

• Extension

• Contralateral side flexion

• Ipsilateral side flexion