Anatomy (Ribs, Torso, Spine) Flashcards
What is another name for the collarbone?
Clavicle
What does this picture show?
The Clavicle
What is the bone in red?
Sternum
(breast bone)
What is another name for the breast bone?
Sternum
What bone is shaped sort-of like a necktie?
The Sternum
What is the process in red?
Xiphoid Process
What is the Xiphoid Process part of?
The Sternum
What is the name of the vertebrae of the neck?
Cervical vertebrae
What are the bones in red?
Cervical Vertebrae
How many Cervical Vertebrae are there?
7
What is the bone in red?
Atlas (C1)
What is the name of the C1 vertebrae?
Atlas
What is the purpose of Atlas (C1) vertebrae?
- Holds the head
- Enables the head rock backwards, forwards and laterally
What is the name of the vertebrae that holds the head and enables it to rock backwards, forwards, and laterally?
Atlas C1
What is the bone in red?
Axis (C2)
What is the name of the C2 vertebrae?
Axis
What is the purpose of Axis (C2) vertebrae?
Provides rotary articulation with Atlas (C1)
What is the name of the vertebrae of the upper back?
Thoracic Vertebrae
What are the bones in red?
Thoracic Vertebrae
How many Thoracic Vertebrae are there?
12
What is the name of the vertebrae of the lower back?
Lumbar Vertebrae
What are the bones in red?
Lumbar Vertebrae
How many Lumbar Vertebrae are there?
5