Basic anatomy

Question 1

The vertebral column has four main functions

Answer 1

Protection – encloses and protects the spinal cord within the spinal canal.
Support – carries the weight of the body above the pelvis.
Axis – forms the central axis of the body.
Movement – has roles in both posture and movement.

Question 2

All vertebrae share a basic common structure

Answer 2

They each consist of an anterior vertebral body, and a posterior vertebral arch.

Question 3

The vertebral body forms the _____ part of each vertebrae

Answer 3

Anterior

Question 4

superior and inferior aspects of the vertebral body are lined with

Answer 4

hyaline cartilage

Question 5

vertebral arch forms an enclosed hole

Answer 5

vertebral canal