Axial Skeleton Flashcards
1
Q
How many cervical vertebrae are there?
A
7
2
Q
How many thoracic vertebrae are there?
A
12
3
Q
How many lumbar vertebrae are there?
A
5
4
Q
Which direction does the cervical curve face?
A
Anterior
5
Q
Which direction does the thoracic curve face?
A
Posterior
6
Q
Which direction does the lumbar curve face?
A
Anterior
7
Q
Which direction does the sacral curve face?
A
Posterior
8
Q
Which 2 curves change from fetus to adult?
A
Cervical and Lumbar
9
Q
How many vertebrae are there in an infant or adult?
A
26
10
Q
How many vertebrae are there in a fetus?
A
33
