Medical Coding

Category - Anatomy

Which of the following is a non-bony compartment between two vertebral segments includes the intervertebral disc?
  1. Vertebral Interspace
  2. Paravertebral Facet Joint
  3. Vertebral Corpus
  4. Vertebral Foramen
Explanation
Answer: A - The vertebral interspace is a non-bony compartment between two vertebral segments that includes the intervertebral disc. A paravertebral facet joint is where the sides of one vertebra overlap the one next to it on the posterior side. The vertebral corpus is the main portion of the vertebra itself. The vertebral foramen is the opening in each vertebra through which the spinal cord passes.
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