Multiple Choice
How many regions of the vertebral column are there?
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What is the function of the intervertebral discs?
Distinguish between the anulus fibrosus and nucleus pulposus regions of a disc. Which provides durability and strength? Which provides resilience? Which part is involved in a 'slipped' disc?
Transverse foramina are a characteristic of which kind of vertebra?
a. Thoracic
b. Lumbar
c. Sacral
d. Cervical
Match the appropriate name with the structure in the figure.
1. Central canal
In a skiing accident, Marcio broke his T2 and T3. Where is his injury?
Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.
b. A vertebral disc is composed of an inner anulus fibrosus and an outer nucleus pulposus.