Spine Flashcards
1
Q
How many vertebrae in the thoracic spine?
A
12
2
Q
How many vertebrae in the lumbar spine?
A
5
3
Q
Vertebral Canal
A
Protects spinal cord
4
Q
Muscle attachments
A
Spinous and transverse process
5
Q
How many vertebrae in the cervical spine?
A
7
6
Q
Vertebral body
A
Supports body weight
7
Q
Thoracic Spine
A
Heart shape
Extra facet joints for ribs
8
Q
Costal cartilage
A
Fills space between ribs 1-10 & sternum
9
Q
Parts of the vertebral arch
A
Pedicle, lamina
10
Q
Atlas:
A
C1, holds head
