I.A.1 Back: Vertebral Column, Articulations & Ligaments: Page 1 of 5

Objectives:

1.1.1 Identify the components of a typical and an atypical vertebra and the specific differences in the cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral regions.

1.1.2 Identify typical intervertebral articulations and identify the major ligaments connecting the vertebrae.

Assigned Readings:

Moore's COA: Pages 72-88, 95-106. See blue boxes on pages 88-95, 106-115 for clinical correlations. See yellow boxes on pages 95 and 115 for "The Bottom Line."

	Step 1: Begin with the vertebral column.
	Step 2: Discuss the delineation and differences of the vertebral column.
	Step 3: Using the Highlight tool, identify the cervical vertebra stepwise and note the orientation on the transverse, sagittal and coronal cuts. Pay attention to local anatomical relationships by adjusting the transverse cuts.

	What passes through the foramen transversaria of CI through CVI?
A vertebral artery and vein.
	What passes through the foramen transversarium of CVII?
An accessory vertebral vein.