Study Guide for Human Anatomy & Physiology
3. Match the vertebral column structures in Column B with the appropriate descriptions in Column A.
Column A
1. Contain foramina in the transverse processes
2. Have articular facets for the ribs on their bodies and transverse processes
3. Bifid spinous process
4. A circle of bone; articulates superiorly with the occipital condyles
5. Shield-shaped composite bone; has alae
6. Thickest bodies; short blunt spinous processes
7. Bears a peg-shaped dens that acts as a pivot
8. Fused rudimentary vertebrae; tailbone
9. Are 5 in number; not fused
10. Are 12 in number; not fused
11. No intervertebral disc between these two bones
Column B
A. Atlas (C1)
B. Axis (C2)
C. Cervical vertebrae (C3-C7)
D. Coccyx
E. Lumbar vertebrae
F. Sacrum
G. Thoracic vertebrae
Figure 7.5 shows superior views of four types of vertebrae.
First, in the answer blank below each figure, indicate in which region of the spinal column it would be found. In addition, specifically identify Figure 7.5A.
Second, select four different colors and use them to color the coding circles and the corresponding structures, if present, for each type of vertebra.