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1
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how many sclerotomes contribute to a thoracic vertebra

A

4

2
Q

name the structures

A
  1. dorsal spinous process
  2. articular facet
  3. lateral spinous process
  4. vertebral body
3
Q

name the structures

A
  1. dorsal spinous process
  2. articular facet
  3. lateral spinous process
  4. vertebral body
4
Q

what is the purpose of the spinous process

A

increase surface area for soft tissue attachments

5
Q

long bones have an “epiphysis” what is the equivalent structure called in a vertebra

A

end plate

6
Q

how many joints does the average lumbar vertebra contribute to

A

6

4 articular facets + 2 intervertebral spaces

7
Q

what is the significance of these gaps

A

to allow passage of spinal nerves and blood vessels

8
Q

what is the function of the vertebral column does the anatomy around the anticlinal vertebra support

A

facilitates hyperextension of the vertebral column by reducing overcrowding of spinous processes

9
Q

what level of the verebral column do you find the anticlinal vertebrae

A

caudal thoracic (T11)

10
Q

which skeleton is that of the animal with the most flexible spine

A

left = carnivore

11
Q

name the yes and no joints

A

occipital/C1/C2

12
Q

where are the epaxial muscles

A

dorsal to the lateral spinous processes

13
Q

which major muscle groups attach to the ventral surfaces of the lateral transverse processes of the lumbar vertebra

A

hypaxial muscles

including abdominal muscles

14
Q

what is the vertebral formula of the horse

A

C7 T18 L6 S5 Cd variable

15
Q

what is the vertebral formula of the dog

A

C7 T13 L7 S3 Cd variable

16
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what are the functions of the vertebral column

A
  1. protection of spinal cord
  2. internal support for body
  3. movement of body –> locomotion
  4. muscle attachment