Cranial and Vertebral Osteology Flashcards
1
Q
The cranium consists of 2 parts:
A
- Neurocranium
- Viscerocrocranium
2
Q
Name the different cranial fossae.
A
- Anterior
- Middle
- Posterior
3
Q
Out of how many bones does the infant’s neurocranium consist and name them?
A
5
2 parietal, 2 frontal, 1 occipital
4
Q
Name the regions of the vertebral structure.
A
- Cervical (C1-C7)
- Thoracic (T1-T12)
- Lumbar (L1-L5)
- Sacral (S1-S5)
- Coccyx
5
Q
Why is the vertebral column curved?
A
Increases resilience and flexibility
6
Q
What is the functions of the vertebral column?
A
protection
support
central axis of the body
movement and postural roles
7
Q
*fontanelles
A
The larger areas of connective tissue that arise at
the gaps between the bone plates
8
Q
C1
A
atlas
9
Q
C2
A
axis
