Anatomy-Back Flashcards
Cervical Vertebrae
C1-C7
Thoracic Vertebrae
T1-T12
Lumbar Vertebrae
L1-L5
Sacral Vertebrae
S1-S5 fused
Coccygeal Vertebrae
Cg-Cg4 fused
Flexion
Leaning forward
Extensions
Bending Back
Lateral Flexion
Side ways movement
Rotation
Circumferential momvment
Primary Curvature
Curves of the Column in the embryo. C shape anterior curve
Secondary Curvature
Curves of the spinal column, concave posterior. Like an S.
What the 3 things that come from the secondary curvature?
-Distribute weight better
-Good center of gravity
-Maintain body upright, bi-pedel
Smaller, thinner, oval, Widder are features of the:
Vertebral bodies
Holes through both spinous process on the typical cervical vertebrae
Transverse Formamin
Part of cervical vertebrae on the posterior that branches out from the lamina on either side
Bifoid Spinous Process
Large, canal, hole, that accomodates the cervical enlargement
Vertebral foramen
Holds up the head.
Atlas (C1)
Anterior arch of the C1 is
Thinner
Posterior of the C1 is ______
Thicker
On either side of the anterior arch of the C1 Atlas, were the occipital bone sites.
Lateral mass
the synovial articulation between the occipital bone and the first cervical vertebra (atlas)
Atlanto- occipital Joint
Vertebrae that provides for the primary rotation of the head
Axis C2
Thoracic vertebrae has a _____ body
Thicker
Contact spots on thoracic vertebrae that allow for articulation with ribs.
Coastal Facets
Much smaller on thoracic vertebrae, narrower, rounded.
Round Vertebral Foramen
On thoracic vertebrae, prominent, projects posterior/inferior.
Long spinous process
Cushions between vertebral each vertebral body in the spine. Absorb shock.
Intervertebral discs
How many layers do the symphyses between vertebral bodies have?
2 layers
1 of the layers of the symphyses, outer= thick collagen layer, inner= fibro-connective tissue layer
Anulus Fibrous
inner most layer of the symphyses, gelatinous, filled with fluid.
Nucleus Pulposus
Too much pressure on a intervertebral disc results in ?
Nuclear propulsion