Which of the Following Structures Can Most Easily Be Felt

Question

Which of the following structures can most easily be felt on the dorsum?
A) transverse process
B) spinous process
C) vertebral body
D) intervertebral disc
E) pedicle

Accepted Answer

The spinous process is a prominent bony projection on the posterior aspect of each vertebra and can easily be palpated through the skin on the dorsum. The transverse process, pedicle, vertebral body, and intervertebral disc are less prominent and not as easily felt through the skin.