4. Back Anatomy Flashcards
The vertebral column has _ cervical, _ thoracic, _ lumbar, _ sacral, and _ coccygeal vertebra
7 12 5 5 4
What vertebra are involved in flexion/extension, lateral rotation, and rotation of the neck?
Cervical
T/F Thoracic is involved with extreme movement
False (limited)
Lumbar is involved with _, _, and rotation
extension, flexion
Primary curvatures are _ and _
thoracic and sacral
Secondary curvatures are _ and _
cervical and lumbar
Scoliosis is _ of spine
lateral curvature
Curvature of the thoracic vertebra is _
kyphosis
Curvature of the lumbar vertebra is _
lordosis
Spinal nerves exit through the _
intervertebral foramen
What ligament does the spinal cord press up against?
Posterior longitudinal ligament
Intervertebral discs are classified as _ and fibrocartilagenous
symphysis
T/F Discs are vascular which makes them capable of healing quickly
False (avascular)
Superficial back muscles / the brachium
move/stabilize
Superficial back muscles are innervated by _ and _
VPRs, CN 11
Intermediate back muscles / the _
move/stabilize, ribs