OSMT (Ontario Society of Medical Technologists) Practice Exam

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Which statement is NOT true of the vertebral column?

  1. discs of cartilage between vertebrae absorb shock and form symphysis joints

  2. the vertebral column supports the trunk and head

  3. thoracic vertebrae articulate with the posterior ends of the ribs

  4. the hipbones articulate with the lumbar vertebrae

The correct answer is: the hipbones articulate with the lumbar vertebrae

The statement that the hipbones articulate with the lumbar vertebrae is not true. In the human body, the hipbones, which are part of the pelvic girdle, articulate with the sacrum, not the lumbar vertebrae. The sacrum forms the posterior part of the pelvis and connects the spine to the hipbones. This connection is crucial for weight-bearing and movement in the lower body.

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