The Zygapophyseal Joints for the Typical Cervical Vertebra Lie at an Angle

question 10

Multiple Choice

The zygapophyseal joints for the typical cervical vertebra lie at an angle of ____ in relation to the midsagittal plane.

• A)45°
• B)60°
• C)70° to 75°
• D)90°

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Definitions:

Continuous Variation

Range of small differences in a trait.

Bell-Shaped Curve

A graphical representation of data that depicts a normal distribution, showing how a variable is spread across a population in a shape that resembles a bell.

Phenotypic Variation

The observable differences in appearance, function, and behavior among individuals of the same species due to genetic and environmental factors.

Monohybrid Cross

Cross between two individuals identically heterozygous for one gene; for example Aa × Aa.