A&P: Spinal Column

Question 1

The spinal column purpose

Answer 1

provides structure and support for the body and houses and protects the spinal cord

Question 2

The spinal cord is essential for:

Answer 2

movement, sensation, and vital functions,

Question 3

There are ___ vertebrae in the spinal column

Answer 3

33

Question 4

The five divisions of the spine are:

Answer 4

Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacral, and Coccyx

Question 5

Cervical

Answer 5

Neck (7 vertebrae)

Question 6

Thoracic

Answer 6

Thorax, ribs upper back (12)

Question 7

Lumbar

Answer 7

Lower back (5 vertebrae)

Question 8

Sacral

Answer 8

Back wall of pelvis (5 vertebrae)

Question 9

Coccyx

Answer 9

Tailbone (4 vertebrae)

Question 10

Thorax

Answer 10

The chest

Question 11

Bones of the thorax form internal space called

Answer 11

thoracic cavity

Question 12

Thoracic cavity contains

Answer 12

heart, lungs, and major blood vessels

Question 13

Thorax function

Answer 13

protect vital organs the thoracic cavity contains, with 12 ribs attached to the 12 thoracic vertebrae

Question 14

Ribs

Answer 14

12 ribs, 10 pairs attached to sternum (breastbone), 2 floating ribs (no anterior attachment)

Question 15

Sternum is divided into 3 sections:

Answer 15

the manubrium (superior portion), the body (center portion), and the xiphoid process (inferior tip)

Question 16

Pelvis

Answer 16

The pelvis is joined posteriorly to the sacral spine

Question 17

Pelvis contains

Answer 17

bones that are fused together: the ilium, ischium, and the pubis

Question 18

The ilium

Answer 18

is the superior bone that contains the iliac crest, which is the wide, bony wing that can be felt near the waist.

Question 19

The ischium

Answer 19

is the inferior, posterior portion of the pelvis

Question 20

The pubis

Answer 20

is formed by the joining of the bones of the anterior pubis.

Question 21

Hip

Answer 21

the joint where the femur joins the pelvis

Question 22

The hip joint consists of

Answer 22

the acetabulum (the socket of the hip joint) and the ball at the proximal end of the femur