Spine skeleton

Question 1

What is the cervical vertebrae(top of spine)?

2 points

Answer 1

Seven vertebrae of neck

Form a pivot joint, which allows the head and neck to move freely

Question 2

What is the thoracic vertebrae(mid-line spine)?

2 points

Answer 2

12 vertebrae of the mid-spine, which articulate with ribs

Dome-shaped structure that protects the heart and lungs

Question 3

What is the lumbar vertebrae(lower back spine)?

4 points

Answer 3

Five largest of the movable vertebrae
Support more weight than other vertebrae
Provide attachment for muscles of back
Discs between vertebrae produce concave curve in back

Question 4

What is the sacral vertebrae(below the lumbar vertebrae)?

3 points

Answer 4

5 sacral vertebrae fused together to form the sacrum
Forms back wall of pelvic girdle
Top part connects lumbar and lower part with coccyx

Question 5

What is coccygeal vertebrae(bottom of the vertebral column)?

2 points

Answer 5

Four coccygeal vertebrae

Fused together to form the coccyx

Question 6

What is the intervertebral discs?

2 point

Answer 6

Shock -absorbing system

Prevents injury to the vertebrae and brain