Question

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

• A. 1. Spinous process, 2. Vertebral arch, 3. Foramen, 4.Lamina, 5.Transverse process
• B. 1.Transverse process, 2. Vertebral arch, 3. Foramen, 4. Lamina, 5. Spinous process
• C. 1.Spinous process, 2. Vertebral arch, 3. Lamina, 4.Foramen, 5.Transverse process
• D. 1.Spinous process, 2.Foramen, 3.Lamina, 4.Vertebral arch, 5.Transverse process

Answer 1

The correct option is A

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

Body – The body is the weight-bearing part of the vertebrae.

Vertebral arch -The arch is on the posterior aspect of the body and protects the spinal cord

Vertebral foramen -The opening through the arch is called the vertebral foramen

Processes-There are three different types of processes which serve as attachment points for ligaments and muscles and sites for moveable joints