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The posterior portion of the vertebral arch is formed by fusion of the:

Identify each lettered structure shown in the lateral aspect of a thoracic vertebra. 008014 labeled.jpg

A demifacet is described as (a):

Which of the following accurately describe the body of a typical vertebrae? Composed largely of cancellous bony tissue covered by a layer of compact tissue The superior and inferior surfaces are flat and covered by a thin plate or articular cartilage From the superior aspect, the posterior surface is round and oval in shape

Choose the two (2) curves of the vertebral column that are classified as primary curves:

The sacral canal is labeled which which lettered structure? 008026A labeled.jpg

The condition in which the nucleus pulposus ruptures or protrudes into the vertebral canal, possibly impinging on a spinal nerve is called:

Identify each lettered structure of the lateral aspect of the sacrum and coccyx. 008024B labeled.jpg

Choose the three (3) vertebrae that are classified as atypical:

The ring of first cervical vertebra contain which of the following structures? dens facets spinal cord