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12 Cards in this Set
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The intervertebral foramina of the lumbar spine are located at an angle of ____ in relation to the midsaggital plane |
90 degrees |
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The zygopophyseal joints of the upper vertebrae are ____ in relationship to the midsaggital plane |
50 |
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The anterior projecting bony process of the sacrum that forms part of the inlet of the true pelvis is the ________. |
Promontory of the Sacrum |
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Which specific aspect of the sacrum articulates with the ilium to form the sacroiliac joint? |
Articular surface |
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Another term for sacral horns is the ____ |
Cornu of the sacrum |
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What is the term for the superior aspect of the coccyx? |
Base |
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T or F The long axis of the sacrum is generally angled more posteriorly in the males than the females? |
F |
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What is the joint classification of the zygapophyseal joints? |
Synovial/Diathrodial |
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The intervertebral joints in the lumbar spine are classified as what? |
Cartilaginous/amphiarthodial |
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What type of joint movement occurs with the zygopophyseal joints? |
Plane |
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Which topographic landmark corresponds with the L4-L5 vertebral level? |
Iliac crest |
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Which structure is located at the level of the ASIS? |
S1-S2 |