Spinal Anatomy/Neuro Flashcards
(104 cards)
C3
hyoid bone
c4,5
thyroid cartilage
c6
cricoid cartilage
C6,7,T1
Thyroid gland
T2
Superior angle of scap
T3/4
base of spine of scap
T6/7
Inf angle of scap
T4/5
sternal angle/trachea bifurcation
t10
xiphoid process
T8,10,12
IVC, esophagus, aorta
L4
tubercle of iliac crest
s2
psis
t4 dermatome
nipple line
t10
umbilicus
How may bones in adult spinal column
24 true, 2 false (sacrum and coccyx)
how many IVD’s
23-named for vert above
how many pairs spinal nerves
31-begin at occiput/C1
ends with Co1 at sacral hiatus at S5 segment
true ribs and why
1-7 (attach to sternum)
false ribs and why
8-10 (indirect attach to sternum)
floating ribs
11 and 12 (no attachment)
how many cervical nerves
8 pairs- exit INFERIOR
disc protrusion affects nerve above
thoracic nerves
12
Lumbar nerves
5 pairs
exit superiorly
disc protrusion effects nerve below
sacrum nerves
5 pairs