Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Anatomy 025 > Vertebral & Rib Bones > Flashcards

Vertebral & Rib Bones Flashcards

Identify the bones and the definition/function

1
Q

Vertebral COlumn

A

-articulate the series of vertebrae for support and protection

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Name 5 sections of the Vertebral Column?

A
  • Cervical Vertebrae ( neck)
  • Thoracic Vertebrae ( thorax, chest)
  • Lumbar Vertebrae ( lower back)
  • Sacrum ( pelvic region)
  • Coccyx ) pelvic region)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Spinous Process

A

posterior projection for muscle attachment

- the long pointy bone

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Transverse Process

A

lateral projection for muscle attachment

- the wings

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Vertebral Foramen

A

large opening in vertebrae for spinal cord

- the hole

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Body

A

anterior portion that support the body weight

- the thick bone

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Superior Articulate Process

A

forms joint with higher vertebrae

- the upper bone of verterbrae

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Inferior Articulate Process

A

form joint with lower vertebrae

- the lower bone, behind Spinous Process

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Intervertebral Foramen

A

opening between adjacent vertebrae for spinal nerve

- the under opening section

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Intervertebral Discs

A

cartilage pads that provide padding and enable movement

-where the body connect with the other body, it’s prove support and movements

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Sacrum

A

large, triangular bone formed by fusion of five savral vertebrae

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Coccyx

A

small bone formed by fusion of coccygeal vertebrae

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Sternum

A

long flat bone located in central part of chest

the Rib/ chest / Flat Bone

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Manubrium

A

broad, superior part

-upper section of the flat bone ( the rib / chest bone)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Body

A

long middle section

- long part of flat bone

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Xiphoid Process

A

inferior region

- lower section of the flat bone

17
Q

Superasteral Notch

A

depression on superior border of manubrium

18
Q

Sternal Angle

A

mark boundary between manubrium & body

19
Q

Costal Cartilage

A

connect ribs to sternum & increase elasticity of thorax

20
Q

Ribs

A

curved bones of thorax

24 bones

21
Q

Identiy 3 types of Ribs

A
  • True Ribs
  • False Ribs
  • Floating Ribs
22
Q

True RIbs

A

have direct connection to sternum via cartilage

Bone: 1-7

23
Q

False RIbs

A

doesnt have direct connection to sternum

Bones- 8-12

24
Q

Floating Ribs

A

false ribs that don’t connect to the sternum at all

Bone: 11-12

Anatomy 025 (7 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions