2. Functions of the Vertebral Column Flashcards
1
Q
What parts of the body are supported by the vertebral column?
A
the head, upper extremities, ribs, viscera, and pelvis
2
Q
How does the vertebral column participate in skeletal formation?
A
ribs are formed from the costal process of the embryonic vertebral template
3
Q
What levels of the vertebral column specifically accomodate weight-bearing transfer?
A
S1-S3 at the auricular surface
4
Q
Distinguish between motion and locomotion.
A
motion is movement without travel; locomotion is movement to a new site or location
5
Q
What organ(s) is (are) specifically associated with the horizontal axis of the skull?
A
the eye and the vestibular apparatus of the inner ear
