20) Which region of the vertebral column forms interlocking vertebral bodies tha

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20) Which region of the vertebral column forms interlocking vertebral bodies that permit a relatively greater degree of flexibility than do those of other regions?

A) cervical

B) thoracic

C) lumbar

D) sacral

E) coccygeal

21) Which of the following spinal curvatures is/are convex anteriorly?

A) sacral only

B) thoracic and sacral

C) cervical only

D) lumbar and thoracic

E) cervical and lumbar

31) Ribs 1–10 articulate with the bodies of the thoracic vertebrae and facets on (the) ________.

A) spinous processes of the lumbar vertebrae

B) transverse processes of the thoracic vertebrae

C) spinous processes of the thoracic vertebrae

D) xiphoid process of the sternum

E) None of the answers are correct.

Explanation / Answer

Ans 20 A cervical

C7 is the largest and most inferior vertebrae in the neck region also known as vertebra prominens . It has a long and prominent spinous process which is palpitable from the skin surface. The crisscross pattern of the cervical region make it flexible.

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