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    The document contains 20 multiple choice questions about the anatomy and physiology of the spine and spinal cord. Key points addressed include the number of mobile vertebrae, curves of the vertebral column, landmarks identified by vertebral levels, development of the axis vertebrae, pathways of the vertebral artery and cervical nerves, tracts responsible for different sensory and motor functions, and nerve roots involved in specific movements and sensations.

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    SPINE Section

    Q 1. Vertebral column consists of 33 vertebrae, mobile as well as fixed. The number of mobile vertebrae
    is

    A. 28

    B. 27

    C. 24

    D. 23

    E. 33

    Q 2. Vertebral column has four curves, two primary and two secondary. Primary curves are kyphotic
    (thoracic and sacral) whereas secondary curves are lordotic (cervical and lumbar). Primary kyphotic
    curves are caused by

    A. Difference between anterior and posterior dimensions of intervertebral discs.

    B. Due to weight bearing of body and head.

    C. Wedge shape-shaped dimensions of involved vertebrae.

    D. Powerful pull of anterior spinal musculature.

    E. Due to rib cage and pelvis.

    Q 3. The width of vertebral body generally increases in craniocaudad direction except from

    A. C4 to C6

    B. T1 to T3

    C. T6 to T9

    D. L1 to L3

    E. L2 to L5
    Q 4. The level of vertebral body plays important topographic landmark, which of the following
    corresponds to hyoid cartilage

    A. C2-3

    B. C3

    C. C4-5

    D. C5

    E. C6

    Q 5. In standing position, vertical sagittal axis passes through odontoid, posterior to cervical and lumbar
    vertebrae, anterior to thoracic and sacral vertebrae. It passes through which of the following
    intervertebral disc

    A. C 6/7

    B. L 4/5

    C. T 11/12

    D. S 1/2

    E. C 7/ T1

    Q 6. The level of vertebral body plays important topographic landmark, which of the following
    corresponds to thyroid cartilage

    A. C2-2

    B. C3

    C. C4-C5

    D. C5

    E. C6

    Q 7. C1 (Atlas) has no vertebral body and spinous process where as other have body as well as bifid
    spinous process, which of the following cervical vertebrae does not have a bifid spinous process?
    A C3.

    B C4.

    C C5.

    D C6.

    E C7.

    Q 8. The level of vertebral body plays important topographic landmark, which of the following
    corresponds to cricoid cartilage

    A. C2-3

    B. C3

    C. C4-5

    D. C5

    E. C6

    Q 9. Concave superior facets of C1 articulate with occipital condyles to produce flexion and extension of
    the neck. What percentage of the total neck flexion extension occurs at Occiput-C1 articulation?

    A. Only 15 %

    B. 25 %

    C. 50 %

    D. 75 %

    E. 85 %

    Q 10. C2 (Axis) develops from 5 ossification centers that fuses at different stages, cartilaginous junction
    between vertebral body and dens also called subdental synchondrosis fuses at the age of

    A. 8 months

    B. 3 years
    C. 5 years

    D. 7 year

    E. 12 years

    Q11. Vertebral artery travels through the transverse foramen of cervical vertebrae except

    A. C1

    B. C2

    C. C3

    D. C6

    E. C7

    Q12. Cervical nerves leaves the spinal canal anterior to the facet joints except one that passes posterior
    to the facet joint is

    A. C7

    B. C2

    C. C3

    D. C4

    E. C5

    Q13. Which of the following tracts transmit proprioception and vibration?

    A. Lateral spinothalamic tract.

    B. Anterior spinothalamic tract.

    C. Lateral corticospinal tract.

    D. Anterior corticospinal tract.

    E. Dorsal columns.
    Q 14. Which of the following tracts transmit pain and temperature sensations?

    A. Lateral spinothalamic tract.

    B. Anterior spinothalamic tract.

    C. Lateral corticospinal tract.

    D. Anterior corticospinal tract.

    E. Dorsal columns.

    Q 15. Which of the following tracts transmit ipsilateral motor signals?

    A. Lateral spinothalamic tract.

    B. Anterior spinothalamic tract.

    C. Lateral corticospinal tract.

    D. Anterior corticospinal tract.

    E. Dorsal columns.

    Q 16. Which of the following nerve roots is responsible for wrist extension?

    A. C3.

    B. C4.

    C. C5.

    D. C6.

    E. C7.

    Q 17 An absent ankle jerk indicates involvement of which of the following nerve roots?

    A. L2.

    B. L3.

    C. L4.
    D. L5.

    E. S1.

    Q 18 Involvement of which of the following nerve root is indicated by weakness of the extensor hallucis
    longus?

    A. L2.

    B. L3.

    C. L4.

    D. L5.

    E. S1.

    Q 19 Lhermitte’s sign results in pain and electric shock-like sensations in the limbs with which of the
    following?

    A. Neck flexion.

    B. Neck rotation.

    C. Axial compression of the neck.

    D. Neck traction.

    E. Neck extension.

    Q 20. Which of the following nerve roots is responsible for middle finger sensation?

    A. C3.

    B. C4.

    C. C5.

    D. C6.

    E. C7.

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