Anatomy of the Skeleton (The spine overview) Flashcards
1
Q
What is the spine made up of?
A
7 Cervical vertebrae in the neck
12 Thoracic vertebrae in the thorax
5 Lumbar vertebrae
5 Sacrum
3/4 Coccyx which are fused
2
Q
How are vertebrae numbered
A
From the top down;
C1-C7
T1-T12
L1-L5
Sacrum
3
Q
Special names of C1 and C2
A
C1= Atlas
C2= Axis
