7.2- The Vertebral Column and Thorax 2 Quiz Please sign up for the course before taking this quiz. The connective tissue that provides shock absorption and holds the vertebrae together are called1 intervertebral discs facet joints inferior articular processes spinous processes vertebral bodies The landmark labeled “D” is an example of a(n)1Vertebrae facet joint superior articular process spinous process inferior articular process The landmarks labeled “A” and “B” are each an example of a(n):1Vertebrae superior articular process spinous process facet joint inferior articular process demi-facet joint The landmark labeled C is an example of a(n)1Vertebrae demi-facet joint superior articular process inferior articular process facet joint spinous process The landmark labeled “G” is an example of a(n)1Vertebrae intervertebral disc superior articular process spinous process inferior articular process vertebral body The landmark labeled “F” is an example of a(n)1Vertebrae vertebral body spinous process inferior articular process facet joint superior articular process The landmark labeled “E” is an example of a(n)1Vertebrae spinous tuberosity spinous process vertebral body inferior articular process superior articular process The ribs that attach directly to the sternum are called1 floating ribs spare ribs false ribs true ribs The ribs that do not attach to the sternum, directly or indirectly, are called1 floating ribs false ribs true ribs spare ribs The ribs that attach to cartilage which attaches to the sternum are called1 baby back ribs true ribs floating ribs false ribs The section of the sternum that is labeled with “A” is the1Anterior Thoracic spinous process xyphoid process body of sternum vertebral body manubrium The section of the sternum that is labeled with “C” is the1Anterior Thoracic vertebral body spinous process body of sternum xyphoid process manubrium The section of the sternum that is labeled with “B” is the1Anterior Thoracic spinous process body of the sternum manubrium vertebral body xyphoid process