Cranial and Vertebral Osteology Flashcards

1
Q

The cranium consists of 2 parts:

A
  • Neurocranium
  • Viscerocrocranium
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2
Q

Name the different cranial fossae.

A
  • Anterior
  • Middle
  • Posterior
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3
Q

Out of how many bones does the infant’s neurocranium consist and name them?

A

5
2 parietal, 2 frontal, 1 occipital

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4
Q

Name the regions of the vertebral structure.

A
  • Cervical (C1-C7)
  • Thoracic (T1-T12)
  • Lumbar (L1-L5)
  • Sacral (S1-S5)
  • Coccyx
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5
Q

Why is the vertebral column curved?

A

Increases resilience and flexibility

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6
Q

What is the functions of the vertebral column?

A

protection
support
central axis of the body
movement and postural roles

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7
Q

*fontanelles

A

The larger areas of connective tissue that arise at
the gaps between the bone plates

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8
Q

C1

A

atlas

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9
Q

C2

A

axis

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