A Typical Vertebrae Flashcards
arch forms from joining of posterior extensions
vertebral arch
bridge
pedicle
two parts of vertebral arch
pedicle and lamina
canal for spinal cord to pass
vertebral foramen
lateral projections from vertebral arch
transverse processes
single projection from posterior vertebral arch
spinous process
what is the spinous process
fused lamina
where do muscles attach?
transverse and spinous process
what does the superior and inferior projections allow vertebrae to do?
form joints with adjacent vertebrae
paired projections lateral to vertebral foramen
superior or inferior articular process
what numbers represent the cervical vertebrae?
C1-C7
what does the cervical vertebrae form?
neck region
which of the cervical vertebrae are different?
atlas and axis (the 1st two)
what does the atlas allow you to do?
nod yes
unique characteristics of the atlas
has no body
acts as a pivot for rotation of atlas and skull
axis