The lumbar and cervical curves of the vertebral

44) The lumbar and cervical curves of the vertebral column are called
A) secondary curves.
B) primary curves.
C) tertiary curves.
D) quaternary curves.
E) None of the answers are correct.
Answer: A
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45) The primary curvatures of the spine serves mainly to
A
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46) What event causes the cervical curve to begin development?
A
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47) The vertebral arches surround and protect the
D
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48) The major function of the body of the vertebra is
A) allowing twisting motions.
B) providing support.
C) protection of the spinal cord.
D) transferring weight along the axis of the vertebral column.
E) providing a passageway for nerves.
Answer: D
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49) The part of the vertebra that transfers weight along the long axis of the vertebral column is
(are) the
C
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50) Which of the following structures can most easily be felt on the dorsum?
B
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51) Surgery of the spinal cord most often involves cutting of the
A
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52) Which of the following can be found on cervical vertebrae only?
A) facets
B) transverse processes
C) multiple foramina
D) laminae
E) spinous processes
Answer: C
Section Title: The Vertebral Column
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