Cooper Krone Exam 1 Practice

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• Which of the following is NOT a border of the suboccipital triangle?
• Which sacral crest is formed by the fusion of the articular processes?
• The Obliquus Capitis Inferior forms which border of the suboccipital triangle?
• What nerve pierces Semispinalis Capitis?
• Which ligament is described as non-continuous and bridging lamina to lamina?
• Superior to C2, the posterior longitudinal ligament becomes the ______.
• Which muscle group attaches to the articular capsules of the z-joints in the cervical spine?
• Which muscle contributes to the extension of the head and neck?
• The coccyx curves more anteriorly in?
• Uncoververtebral Joints Are Formed By Which Cervical Feature?
• Splenius Capitis and Splenius Cervicis are separated from each other at ____.
• Which muscle arises from the posterior tubercle of C1?
• The statement 'The intermediate sacral crest represents the fused articular processes of five sacral vertebrae' is:
• In the cervical region, which structure contributes to its curvature?
• Through which nerve does the trapezius get its neural input?
• Which region of the thoracic spine has the most steeply inclined spinous processes?
• Which atypical vertebra has the dens and a larger bifid spinous process?
• Dermatome for the male nipple?
• What is the largest coccygeal bone?
• Which combination describes the counts for spinous, transverse, and articular processes in a typical vertebra?
• Which ligament runs along the posterior aspect of the vertebral canal to form its posterior boundary?
• Which muscle arises from the posterior tubercle of C1?
• What is the total number of vertebrae in the typical adult vertebral column (cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal regions combined)?
• Which lower cervical vertebra normally had small or rudimentary, potentially missing anterior tubercles of the transverse processes?
• What features characterize typical thoracic vertebrae?
• Which muscle is an intermediate back muscle?
• Which muscle can originate from the inferior angle of the scapula?
• Attachments of Multifidus at the Sacrum Level:
• Which joint includes the articular facet of the dens?
• Z joints are innervated by which nerve branches?
• Which region contains mamillary and accessory processes?
• Which muscle is named for elevating the ribs and inserts near the transverse processes?
• Which statement about the ALL is true?
• Which structures contribute to the lumbar spine curvature?
• Through which transverse foramen does the vertebral artery not pass?
• Dermatome for the female nipple?
• What bones make up the Os Coxa?
• What spinal levels does Splenius Capitis run from?
• Which nerve provides motor innervation to the trapezius?
• Which nerve provides motor innervation to the trapezius muscle?
• Which spinal nerve exits below C7?
• Where does Longissimus Capitis Insert?
• How many thoracic vertebrae are there?
• What pierces the posterior atlanto-occipital membrane?
• Which rib has a scalene tubercle on its superior surface that is adjacent to a groove for the subclavian artery?
• What is the deep part of the intervertebral disc?
• Which vertebra lacks a spinous process but has an anterior and posterior arch with tubercles?
• Which thoracic vertebrae lack transverse costal facets?
• Which muscle connects spinous process to transverse process two levels below?
• The statement 'The greater occipital nerve (C2) runs through the suboccipital triangle to pierce the semispinalis capitis muscle' is true or false?
• In rotatores longus and rotatores brevis, which muscle inserts 1 level up and which inserts 2 levels up?
• What is the anterior border of the vertebral arch of the vertebral foramen?
• What accounts for approximately one quarter of the length of the vertebral column?
• A typical vertebra has how many transverse processes?
• What is the motor innervation of the trapezius?
• The intermediate sacral crest represents fused articular processes of how many sacral vertebrae?
• Which layer of the thoracolumbar fascia attaches to the tips of the lumbar transverse processes?
• What is the typical thoracic body:disc ratio?
• Which artery supplies the trapezius muscle?
• What is the orientation of a typical lumbar zygapophyseal joint?
• Which cervical vertebrae have bifid spinous processes?
• Which muscle does the greater occipital nerve pierce?
• The muscle pierced by the greater occipital nerve is Semispinalis Capitis.
• Which joint forms the anteromedial boundary of the lower cervical intervertebral foramina?
• The Cervical Vertebrae Have _______ Processes Which Form Uncovertebral Joints With the Body of the Superior Vertebrae.
• Why is Obliquus Capitis Inferior an exception to the 'Capitis Rule'?
• The vertebra with the longest cervical spinous process is also known as which name?
• Which structure forms the posterior border of the vertebral foramen?
• How many vertebrae compose the vertebral column in a typical adult?
• Where are the accessory processes of the lumbar spine located?
• Where does the Splenius Capitis Insert?
• Which structure lies immediately posterior to the vertebral bodies and helps limit posterior translation?
• Which nerve provides cutaneous innervation to the skin over the EOP?
• Which dermatome level corresponds to the heel?
• What structure of the sacrum is found immediately posterior to the auricular surface?
• The spinal accessory nerve innervates which muscle?
• What muscle can originate off the inferior angle of the scapula?
• Which muscle runs from the rib to the transverse process above?
• Which vertebra carries the dens?
• Which muscle attaches to the medial border of the scapula between the root of the scapular spine and the superior angle?
• Any structure that attaches to the spinous process of C7 also attaches to the ______.
• Which ligament spans from the transverse process of L5 to the crest of the ilium?
• Which nerve is the primary motor nerve to the trapezius?
• Which nerves provide the articular innervation to the Zygapophyseal joints?
• What structure is immediately anterior to the Iliocostalis Lumborum muscle?
• What Structure of the Cervical Vertebrae Allows Passage of the Vertebral Arteries?
• Which statement about the PLL's attachments is true?
• Splenius Cervicis originates from which spinous process levels?
• From what level of the vertebral column does the C7 spinal nerve emerge?
• Which muscle connects spinous process to transverse process 2 below?
• Which nerves innervate the trapezius?
• Dermatome for the knee?
• Which muscle covers the Suboccipital Triangle?
• Which nerve provides the motor supply to the trapezius muscle?
• Dermatome for the lateral aspect of the foot?
• What is the superficial part of the intervertebral disc?
• The sacrum has ______ that articulate with L5
• What are the typical Thoracic Vertebrae?
• What is the blood supply for the muscles that attach along the medial border of the scapula?
• Which sacral crest is formed by the fusion of the transverse processes?
• Which muscle forms the inferolateral border of the suboccipital triangle?
• The coccygeal vertebrae typically number four.
• Which lower cervical vertebral body is the smallest?
• Which item correctly lists muscles originating from the nuchal ligament?
• What is the fusion of L5 into the sacrum?
• What is the most superior attachment point of the nuchal ligament?
• Which thoracic ligament blends with the supraspinous ligament posteriorly and the ligamentum flavum anteriorly?
• The lumbar zygapophyseal joints are oriented in which planes?
• The inferior border of the suboccipital triangle is formed by which muscle?
• Which deep back muscle elevates the ribs and assists in lateral flexion of the vertebral column?
• Capitis muscles that attach to the skull include:
• Attachments of Multifidus at the Ilium Level:
• What are the special features that are only found on Lumbar Vertebrae?
• The thoracic and sacral curvatures are primarily influenced by which spinal structure?
• Which muscle inserts into the Mastoid Process?
• What is the blood supply of Splenius Capitis and Splenius Cervicis?
• Dorsal Scapular Nerve Innervates Which Muscles?
• Which vertebrae do not have superior and inferior costal demifacets?
• The vertebra known as Vertebra Prominens is which number?
• What term describes extra vertebrae beyond the normal count?
• What is the functional joint classification of the joint formed by an intervertebral disc and two adjacent vertebral bodies?
• What is the predominant movement allowed at the atlanto-occipital joints?
• Between which membranes is the subarachnoid space situated?
• A typical vertebra forms how many articular processes?
• Which artery accompanies the suboccipital nerve within the suboccipital triangle?
• Which muscle runs from spinous process to transverse process 2-4 levels above?
• The nerve that innervates the trapezius is which of the following?
• ______ ligament is non-continuous and connects lamina to lamina.
• Which thoracic vertebrae have full costal facets?
• Which statement best describes lumbarization as given in the material?
• Which are the two secondary (lordotic) curvatures of the spine?
• The 3rd rib articulates with the superior costal demi-facet of ___ and the inferior costal demi-facet of ___.
• Which bone is NOT part of the Os Coxa?
• Which of the following describes the shape of a typical thoracic vertebral foramen?
• Which muscle is not a part of the Suboccipital Triangle?
• Intervertebral discs are composed of which type of cartilage?
• Which muscle attaches to the L5 transverse process, iliac crest, and iliolumbar ligament?
• A Zygapophyseal Joint Is Formed By Articulation Between Which Structures?
• Which thoracic ligament has fibers that blend with the supraspinous ligament posteriorly and the ligamentum flavum anteriorly?
• Supernumerary vertebrae are a result in either Lumbarization, Sacralization.
• Levator Costarum Longus elevates which structure?
• Which dermatome level is commonly associated with the kneecap region?
• Which cervical ligament reinforces the posterior aspect of the annulus fibrosis of the lower cervical intervertebral discs?
• What Are the Typical Cervical Vertebrae?
• Which osseous structure lies immediately anterior to the vertebral foramen?
• Semispinalis Capitis inserts at which location?
• The motor nerve to the trapezius is which of the following?
• Which structure is NOT listed as an attachment site for multifidus along the spine?
• What ligament forms the posterior aspect of the vertebral canal?
• Which structure is found on the anterior aspect of the vertebral canal?
• The anterior aspect of the vertebral bodies houses which ligament?
• Which artery supplies the deep back muscles in the thoracic region?
• Which muscle forms the inferomedial boundary of the suboccipital triangle?
• Dermatome for the back of the head?
• Degenerative spondylolisthesis involves movement at the articulation of which vertebral elements?
• Which of the following is NOT a Suboccipital Triangle muscle?
• Not a superficial back muscle?
• Subcostal nerve corresponds to which thoracic level?
• Which of the following is NOT an attachment of the Latissimus Dorsi?
• Which muscle spans 4-6 vertebral levels?
• The suboccipital nerve originates from which spinal nerve?
• The region of the thoracic spine with the most steeply inclined spinous processes is which levels?
• Innervation of Serratus Posterior Superior?
• What Wraps Around the Lateral Masses of C1 (Atlas)?
• Which muscle(s) arise partially from the nuchal ligament?
• A typical vertebra has how many articular processes?
• The innervation of the trapezius muscle is via which cranial nerve?
• In the cervical region, which muscle group attaches to the articular capsules of the z-joints?
• Which sacral structure lies immediately posterior to the auricular surface?
• Which range of motion is the largest in the thoracic region due to the orientation of the thoracic zygapophyseal joints?
• Which motion is most likely produced when both the right and left longus colli muscles contract?
• Which muscle group attaches to the L5 transverse process and iliac crest?
• Which statement best describes sacralization?
• The muscles originating off of the nuchal ligament include:
• What are the Suboccipital Triangle muscles?
• Which superficial back muscle has multiple nerve innervations?
• How many sacral vertebrae are there?
• Obliquus Capitis Inferior inserts on which structure?
• Triangle of Auscultation: Which Muscle Is NOT Involved?
• Dermatome for the umbilicus?
• The inferior-most aspect of the inferior articular processes of the sacrum is known as which structure?
• Which muscle is the short costal elevator?
• The superomedial border of the suboccipital triangle is formed by which muscle?
• Which vertebra is the Atlas?
• What is found immediately anterior to the thoracolumbar fascia?
• Which deep back muscles in the cervical and thoracic region do not receive their blood supply from the deep branch of the costocervical trunk and the posterior intercostal arteries?
• Which ligament attaches the cranium to the atlas and helps prevent excessive rotation?
• Among lumbar vertebrae, which has the largest body?
• What muscles attach to the nuchal ligament?
• Sacralization is defined as fusion of which vertebra into S1?
• What are the fused spinous processes of the sacrum called?
• The ________ is found on the anterior aspect of the vertebral canal.
• Which ligament hypertrophies to cause stenosis of the lumbar canal?
• What is the most lateral insertion point of the trapezius muscle?
• Which ligament forms part of the posterior wall of the vertebral canal?
• The Rectus Capitis Posterior Major forms which border of the suboccipital triangle?
• Which lumbar vertebra is the largest?
• What forms the superomedial border of the suboccipital triangle?
• Which muscle runs from the spinous process to the transverse process several levels above?
• Which of the following nerves innervates the trapezius?
• The trapezius muscle is innervated by which nerve?
• Which Statement Is True About Typical Cervical Vertebrae?
• Which two curves are considered the primary (kyphotic) curvatures of the spine?
• Where do the pedicles attach on the posterior aspect of a typical lumbar vertebra?
• What are the tips of the transverse processes of the sacrum called?
• The principal blood supply of the Trapezius is?
• What is the fusion of S1 into L5?
• A typical vertebra has how many spinous processes?
• Which muscle forms the roof of the suboccipital triangle?
• What are the contents of the suboccipital triangle?
• The roof of the suboccipital triangle is formed by which muscle?
• Which vertebra has the longest spinous process and is not bifid?
• Innervation of Serratus Posterior Inferior?
• The trapezius muscle is controlled by which nerve?
• What is the posterior border of the vertebral arch of the vertebral foramen?
• What forms the superolateral border of the suboccipital triangle?
• What are the attachments of the rotatores longus and rotatores brevis muscles?
• What structure lies immediately anterior to the thoracolumbar fascia?
• With which Demi-facets does the right 6th rib head articulate on the vertebral body?
• At what spinal level does the spinal cord end?
• Name of the ligament that attaches the non-articular portion of the rib tubercle to the transverse process?
• Which artery supplies the deep back muscles in the lumbar region?
• Dermatome for the heel?
• Which structure forms the superior boundary of a typical lumbar intervertebral foramen?
• Superiorly, the supraspinous ligament becomes which structure?
• Which muscle lies at the medial boundary of the Suboccipital Triangle?
• What Spinal Level Does the Vertebral Artery Enter the Transverse Foramen?
• Which of the following muscles is not a border of the suboccipital triangle?
• Which muscle inserts into the Mastoid Process?
• Which nerve provides the motor supply to the trapezius muscle?
• Which nerves innervate Serratus Posterior Inferior?
• What is the innervation for the muscles that attach along the medial border of the scapula?
• Which position describes the pedicles' attachment to the posterior aspect of a typical lumbar vertebra relative to the vertebral body center?
• Which component of C1 has grooves for the vertebral arteries?
• Attachments of Multifidus at the Lumbar Level:
• What muscle runs from spinous process above to the transverse process below?
• The thoracic and sacral curvatures are primarily influenced by which spinal structure?
• Dorsal Scapular Nerve Innervates Which Muscles?
• Which action does the serratus posterior superior perform?
• The PLL ends superiorly at what vertebral level?
• What is the shape of a typical thoracic vertebral foramen?
• What are the main actions of the serratus posterior inferior and serratus posterior superior?
• The ALL has a thicker attachment to what?
• Which nerves innervate the Zygapophyseal joints?
• What are found on the posterior aspect of the transverse process?
• Which muscle is an exception to the meaning of 'Capitis'?
• The greater occipital nerve originates from which spinal level?
• How many cervical vertebrae are there?
• To which osseous structure does the Latissimus Dorsi insert?
• Which levels lack superior and inferior costal demifacets?
• What are the fused articular processes of the sacrum called?
• What structure forms the anteriorly tilted shelf for L5?
• Which Structures Make Up a Zygapophyseal Joint?
• The Obliquus Capitis Superior forms which border of the suboccipital triangle?
• Which muscle inserts at the floor of the intertubercular sulcus of the humerus?
• The Semispinalis Thoracis spans ______ segments and runs from which structures to which?
• What are found on the posterior aspect of the superior articular processes?
• At which vertebral level does the PLL become the Tectorial Membrane?
• The Latissimus Dorsi muscle acts on the humerus in all of the following ways except.
• The triangle of auscultation is located at which intercostal space?
• Which structure is NOT an attachment site for multifidus along the spine?
• Splenius Capitis originates from which spinous processes?
• The rotatores attach from the transverse process of a vertebra to the lamina of which vertebra?
• The greater occipital nerve originates from which spinal nerve level?
• What anatomical structures are involved in the cause of a degenerative spondylolisthesis?
• How many coccygeal vertebrae are there?
• What is the innervation of the deep back muscles?
• Lumbarization refers to S1 fused into which vertebra?
• What is the medial/lateral border of the vertebral arch of the vertebral foramen?
• If a vertebra has mamillary and accessory processes, it is most likely from which region?
• The Sacrum contains how many IVDs?
• Which vertebra corresponds to Vertebra Prominens?
• The attachments of the multifidus in the thoracic region are to which anatomical structure?
• Which structure on the sacrum articulates with L5?
• The word 'Capitis' indicates what?
• Which nerve is responsible for the motor supply to the trapezius?
• The Os Coxa is part of which girdle?
• Which layer of the thoracolumbar fascia lies anterior to the iliocostalis lumborum muscle?
• Which Vertebrae Have Transverse Foramina?
• What nerve innervates the suboccipital muscles?
• The major action of the Serratus Muscles?
• The Semispinalis Thoracis runs from the transverse processes to the spinous processes of the vertebra above. true or false?
• Which spinal nerve exits below C7?
• What is the blood supply to the trapezius?
• Which component of C1 has grooves for the vertebral arteries?
• How many lumbar vertebrae are there?
• What is the posterior midline sacral crest formed by the fusion of spinous processes?
• Which two processes can result in a supernumerary vertebra?
• Which bone forms the Os Coxa?
• Attachments of the Latissimus Dorsi?
• Which structure is situated on the anterior aspect of the iliocostalis lumborum muscle?
• The innervation of the trapezius is provided by which nerve?
• The absence of the S5 spinous process is known as which feature?
• Which nerve is commonly associated with the suboccipital region?
• Which nerves contribute to the innervation of the Z joints?
• Where does Obliquus Capitis insert?
• The PLL has a larger attachment to what?
• What muscle connects the transverse process to 2 ribs below?
• Which structure of a lumbar vertebra does not move anteriorly during spondylolytic spondylolisthesis?
• Identify the nerve that innervates the trapezius muscle.
• The supraspinous ligament runs continuously along the spinous processes from which cervical vertebra to the sacrum?
• Which structure marks the absence of the S5 spinous process?
• The PLL is found on the posterior aspect of the vertebral bodies. Which option correctly identifies it?
• Which muscle forms the medial boundary of the Suboccipital Triangle?
• The attachments of the multifidus in the cervical region are to which anatomical structure?
• Which ligament holds the dens of C2 in place?
• The scalene tubercle on the superior surface of the first rib is adjacent to a groove for which artery?
• Capitis muscles that attach to the skull include:
• A vertebra with a transverse costal facet is most characteristically from which region?
• What is the blood supply to the muscles of the Suboccipital Triangle?
• Which nerve travels within the suboccipital triangle?
• Which muscle runs from the spinous process above to the transverse process below?
• The superolateral border of the suboccipital triangle is formed by which muscle?
• Choose the Correct Orientation of Superior Inferior Articular Facets for the T12 Vertebra.
• Which artery supplies the deep back muscles in the cervical region?
• What contributes to the lumbar spine curvature?
• Which of the following pairs of structures are contained within the suboccipital triangle?
• Which ligament is primarily responsible for limiting excessive anterior translation of C1 on C2 and protecting the spinal cord from injury?
• The floor of the suboccipital triangle is formed by which structure?
• Which spinal level is the 'split' between the splenius capitis and splenius cervicis?
• What attaches the cranium to C1 and prevents excessive rotation?
• Which muscle forms the superior boundary of the Suboccipital Triangle?
• What spinal levels does Splenius Cervicis run?
• Which muscles attach along the medial border of the scapula?
• Which action does the serratus posterior inferior perform?
• The Z Joints Are Innervated by What Branch of the Posterior Rami?
• How many coccygeal vertebrae are typically present in the vertebral column?
• Which set of vertebrae are considered typical thoracic vertebrae?
• Which artery is a primary component within the suboccipital triangle?