Vertebral Column

Q.

Give an example of gliding joint.

Q.

Fill in the blank spaces:

(a) All mammals (except a few) have ___ cervical vertebrae.

(b) The number of phalanges in each limb of human is ___

(c) Thin filament of myofibril contains 2 ‘F’ actins and two other proteins namely ___ and ___

(d) In a muscle fibre $C{a}^{2+}$ is stored in ___

(e) ___ and ___ pairs of ribs are called floating ribs.

(f) The human cranium is made of ___ bones.

Q. The number of cervical vertebrae are _____ in almost all mammals including human beings.

1. 8
2. 5
3. 6
4. 7

Q. The type of cartilage found in intervertebral discs of the vertebral column is

1. hyaline cartilage
2. elastic cartilage
3. fibrocartilage
4. yellow cartilage

Q. Which one of the following is showing the correct sequential order of vertebrae in the vertebral column of human beings?

1. Cervical-Lumbar-Thoracic-Sacral-Coccygeal
2. Cervical-Thoracic-Sacral-Lumbar-Coccygeal
3. Cervical-Sacral-Thoracic-Lumbar-Coccygeal
4. Cervical-Thoracic-Lumbar-Sacral-Coccygeal

Q. Match the following.

Vertebrae	Number
A. Thoracic	I. 1-fused
B. Sacral	II. 5
C. Cervical	III. 7
D. Lumbar	IV. 12
E. Coccygeal

1. A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III, E-IV
2. A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II, E-I
3. A-II, B-IV, C-IV, D-III, E-I
4. A-III, B-I, C-III, D-II, E-IV

Q. The tough tissue that provides a cushion between the bones of the vertebral column is _____ primarily.

1. elastic cartilage
2. fibrocartilage
3. bone
4. hyaline cartilage

Q.

The human skeleton consists of ______ bones.

Q. The vertebral column of a young man gets dislocated from the skull. Which of the following parts are most likely to be involved directly?

1. One occipital condyle and atlas vertebra
2. Hyoid bone and axis vertebra
3. Two occipital condyles and axis vertebra
4. Two occipital condyles and atlas vertebra

Q.

Which one of the following is showing the correct sequential order of vertebrae in the vertebral column of human beings?

(a) Cervical - lumbar - thoracis - sacral - coccygeal

(b) Cervical - thoracis - sacral - lumbar - coccygeal

(c) Cervical - sacral - thoracic - lumbar - coccygeal

(d) Cervical - thoracic - lumbar - sacral - coccygeal

Q.

Pick the true statements with reference to the human vertebral column.

I. The human spinal column is made up of 33 bones

II. The major function of the vertebral column is the protection of the spinal cord.

III. Neural canal in vertebra is the passage for spinal cord.

IV. Neural canal is placed ventrally.

1. II, III and IV

2. I, II and IV

3. I, II and III

4. I, III and IV

Q. Which of the following protects the human lungs from external harm?

1. Diaphragm
2. Pleura
3. Vertebral column
4. Rib cage

Q. The vertebral column of a young man gets dislocated from the skull. Which of the following parts are most likely to be involved directly?

1. One occipital condyle and atlas vertebra
2. Hyoid bone and axis vertebra
3. Two occipital condyles and axis vertebra
4. Two occipital condyles and atlas vertebra

Q. Opening at the base of the skull for the spinal cord is called

1. Acetabulum
2. None of the above
3. Foramen magnum
4. Acromion

Q.

What are the functions of the cartilaginous joint and fibrous joint?

Q.

The canal in the vertebral column through which the spinal cord runs.

Q.

An elderly women slipped in the bathroom and had severe pain in her lower back. After X-ray examination doctors told her it is due to a slipped disc. What does that mean? How does it affect our health?

Q. Centrum of 8th vertebra of frog is

1. Amphiplatyan
2. Amphicoelous
3. Procoelous
4. Acoelous

Q.

Label the parts of typical vertebra in order from 1-5 according to the figure below.

1. 1. Spinous process, 2. Vertebral arch, 3. Foramen, 4.Lamina, 5.Transverse process

2. 1.Transverse process, 2. Vertebral arch, 3. Foramen, 4. Lamina, 5. Spinous process

3. 1.Spinous process, 2. Vertebral arch, 3. Lamina, 4.Foramen, 5.Transverse process

4. 1.Spinous process, 2.Foramen, 3.Lamina, 4.Vertebral arch, 5.Transverse process

Q. Which of the following is/are functions of the intervertebral disc

1. Birds

2. Reptiles

3. Mammals

4. Amphibians

Q.

______________ gives a shape and structure to our body.

1. Bones

2. Skin

3. Colour

4. Skeleton

Q.

Write the type of joint which is used for each of the following movements :

(c) A person lifts weights to build up his biceps.

Q. Which one of the following is showing the correct sequential order of vertebrae in the vertebral column of human beings?

1. Cervical-Lumbar-Thoracic-Sacral-Coccygeal
2. Cervical-Thoracic-Sacral-Lumbar-Coccygeal
3. Cervical-Sacral-Thoracic-Lumbar-Coccygeal
4. Cervical-Thoracic-Lumbar-Sacral-Coccygeal

Q. Select the correct matching of the types of the joint with the example in human skeletal system:

Types of joint	Example
(1) Cartilaginous joint	between frontal and pariental
(2) Pivot joint	between third and fourth cervical vertebrae
(3) Hinge joint	between humerus and pectoral girdle
(4) Gliding joint	between carpals

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

Q.

State the type of movement and the location of the joint:

Gliding

Q. Which one of the following is showing the correct sequential order of vertebrae in the vertebral column of human beings?

1. Cervical-Lumbar-Thoracic-Sacral-Coccygeal
2. Cervical-Thoracic-Sacral-Lumbar-Coccygeal
3. Cervical-Sacral-Thoracic-Lumbar-Coccygeal
4. Cervical-Thoracic-Lumbar-Sacral-Coccygeal

Q. Describe any two types of cartilaginous joints giving examples.

Q. Joint between ribs and sternum is

1. Cartilagenous
2. Gliding joint
3. Angular joint
4. Fibrous joint

Q. Match the followings and mark the correct option.

Column I	Column II
A. Sternum	(i) Synovial fluid
B. Glenoid cavity	(ii) Vertebrae
C. Freely movable joint	(iii) Pectoral girdle
D. Cartilaginous joint	(iv) Flat bones

1. A - (ii), B - (i), C - (iii), D - (iv)
2. A - (iv), B - (iii), C - (i), D - (ii)
3. A - (iii), B - (i), C - (ii), D - (iv)
4. A - (ii), B - (i), C - (iv), D - (iii)

Q. The only movable bone in the skull is?

1. Mandible
2. Maxilla
3. Ethmoid
4. Sphenoid