Functions of the Vertebral Column Flashcards
1
Q
What parts of the body are supported by the vertebral column?
A
The head, upper extremities, ribs, viscera and pelvis
2
Q
How does the vertebral column participate in skeleton formation?
A
Ribs are formed from the costal process of the embryonic vertebral plate
3
Q
What levels of the vertebral column specifically accommodate weight bearing transfer?
A
S1-S3 at the auricular surface
4
Q
Distinguish between motion and locomotion?
A
Motion is movement without travel
Locomotion is movement to a new site or location
5
Q
What organ(s) is (are) specifically associated with the horizontal axis of the skull?
A
The eyes and vestibular apparatus of the inner ear
