Vertebral column Flashcards
1
Q
Which vertebrae are in the neck, how many there are, and the abbreviation
A
Cervical, 7 vertebrae, C1-C7
C1 - Atlas
C2 - Axis
2
Q
Which vertebrae are in the chest, how many there are, and the abbreviation
A
Thoracic, 12 vertebrae, T1-T12
3
Q
Which vertebrae are in the Mid/Low back how many there are, and the abbreviation
A
Lumbar, 5 vertebrae, L1-L5
4
Q
Which vertebrae are in the Low back, how many there are, and the abbreviation
A
Sacrum, 1 fused (Normally), 3-4 separated, S1
5
Q
Which vertebrae are in the Tail bone, how many there are, and the abbreviation
A
Coccyx, 1 fused (Normally), 3 separated, No abbreviation
6
Q
How many vertebrae are there normally, how many are there abnormally
A
26 normally
32 +/- abnormally
