Spinal Column Measurements Flashcards
1
Q
What is the length of a typical male spinal column?
A
70 cm or 28 in
2
Q
What is the length of the typical female spinal column?
A
60 cm or 25 in
3
Q
what is the length difference between a typical male and female spinal column?
A
about 3 inches
4
Q
What is the length of a male cervical region (both measurements)
A
about 12 cm or 5 in
5
Q
What is the length of the male thoracic region (both measurements)?
A
28 cm or 11 in
6
Q
What is the length of the male lumbar region (both measurements)?
A
18 cm or 7 in
7
Q
What is the length of the male sacrum (both measurements)?
A
12 cm or 5 in
8
Q
Based on the numbers for individual regions of the vertebral column, what is the length of the male spine (both measurements)?
A
58 cm or 23 in
