3 L2 Vertebral Column

Question 1

Vertebral column function

Answer 1

Balances skull - Supports thoracic cavity - Attachment sites for muscles and ligaments - Protects spinal cord

Question 2

Regions of spine and # of bones in each region

Answer 2

Cervical (12) - Thoracic (12) - Lumbar (5) - Sacral (5) - Coccygeal (3-4)

Question 3

Describe the curvatures of the spine

Answer 3

Alternation of primary and secondary curvatures - Initially began as one primary curvature with other curves developed for upright position

Question 4

Spine curvature function

Answer 4

Provides flexibility and shock absorption

Question 5

Describe functions of each vertebrae type (CTL)

Answer 5

Cervical- Supports skull
Thoracic - Ribs
Lumbar - Weight-bearing