Cross sectional anatomy

5. Type of curve found in the Thoracic and Sacral regions.
6. The vertebral column helps maintain this for the body.
7. First cervical vertebra.
12. Joint between the Atlas and Axis.
16. These processes project laterally from the approximate junction of the pedicle and lamina.
17. Central mass of soft semi-gelatinous material in a disc. (2 words)
19. C7 is also known as this. (2 words)
20. A concave surface on the upper and lower surfaces of the pedicles. (2 words)
22. Another name for the odontoid process.
23. This nerve is the largest branch of the lumbar plexus.
24. This results if transection of the spinal cord occurs above the level of C3.
25. These facets are located on the body and transverse processes, and articulate with the ribs.
26. Second cervical vertebra.

1. The splenius muscles are part of this layer of muscles of the back.
2. Termination of the spinal cord where nerves continue inferiorly in bundles with an appearance of a horse tail. (2 words)
3. Highly vascular layer of meninges that closely adheres to the spinal cord. (2 words)
4. Most inferior portion of the vertebral column.
8. Another name for the lateral masses of the sacrum that articulate with the pelvic bones at the SI joints.
9. Firm, outer portion of a vertebral disc. (2 words)
10. These joints are the articulation between the tubercle of a rib and transverse process.
11. This section of the spine typically has 5 vertebrae that increase in size from superior to inferior.
13. This nerve is a major motor branch of the cervical plexus.
14. This artery runs the entire length of the spinal cord. (2 words)
15. This type of curve of the lumbar and cervical regions convex forward.
18. Many fibrous bundles that extend the full length of the spine and are most prominent in the lumbar region.
21. This region of the spinal column has 7 vertebrae.

Cross sectional anatomy - Spine