Manual of Structural Kinesiology 20th Edition By R .T. Floyd and Clem Thompson – Test Bank

Chapter 11
The Trunk and Spinal Column

True / False Questions

1. The vertebral column has 24 articulating vertebrae.
TRUE

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2. The vertebral column has 32 pairs of spinal nerves.
FALSE

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3. The spinous processes are located anterior with respect to the vertebral bodies.
FALSE

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4. A sideward deviation of the spine is known as scoliosis.
TRUE

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5. Functions of the abdominal muscles include assisting in spinal stabilization and respiration.
TRUE

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6. The vertebrae increase in size from the cervical to the lumbar region because the lower back supports more weight.
TRUE

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7. Kyphosis is increased posterior concavity of the thoracic curve of the vertebral column.
FALSE

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8. The pelvic girdle rotates as a unit due to movement occurring in the hip and the lumbar spine.
TRUE

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9. Spinal flexion is defined as anterior movement of the spine where the head moves toward the chest and the thorax moves toward the pelvis.
TRUE

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10. Reduction of the spine is defined as a return movement from lateral flexion to a neutral position.
TRUE