The Intervertebral Joints in the Lumbar Spine Are Classified As

question 22

Multiple Choice

The intervertebral joints in the lumbar spine are classified as:

• A)synovial/diarthrodial.
• B)fibrous/synarthrodial.
• C)cartilaginous/amphiarthrodial.
• D)fibrous/amphiarthrodial.

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Definitions:

Synapse

The small gap between two adjacent neurons, consisting of the presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons’ membranes and the space between them.

Dendrite

A projection of a neuron that receives signals (electrical and chemical) from other neurons or sensory cells, facilitating neural communication.

Axon

A long, slender projection of a neuron that conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

Synapse

The junction between neurons where the exchange of information occurs through chemical neurotransmitters.