Anatomy - skeletal system - Spine

Question 1

What makes up the spinal column?

Answer 1

the vertebrae and the intervertebral discs that provide cushioning between each vertebra

Question 2

What is the spinal column

Answer 2

it is the central axis and is made up of lots of joints to provide movement

Question 3

Is the human spine straight?

Answer 3

No, it has natural curve that resembles an ‘S’

Question 4

What are the three natural curves in the spine?

Answer 4

1. cervical curve (neck)
2. Thoracic curve (trunk)
3. lumbar curve (lower back)

Question 5

how many bones make up the spine?

Answer 5

26

Question 6

what is the alternative name for the neck and how many vertebrae does it have?

Answer 6

cervical
7 vertebrae

Question 7

what is the alternative name for the mid and upper back
and how many vertebrae does it have?

Answer 7

thoracic
12 vertebrae

Question 8

what is the alternative name for the lower back
and how many vertebrae does it have?

Answer 8

lumbar
5 vertebrae

Question 9

what is the alternative name for the pelvic part and how many bones are there?

Answer 9

the sacral

the sacrum, and the coccyx (tailbone)

Question 10

what planes of movement can the spine perform?

Answer 10

1. flexion and extension
2. lateral flexion (side bending)
3. rotation

Question 11

what is an example of a spinal flexion?

Answer 11

forward bends

Question 12

what is an example of a spinal extension?

Answer 12

back bends and chest openers

Question 13

what is an example of a lateral flexion?

Answer 13

hip openers, triangle pose

Question 14

what is an example of a rotation of the spine?

Answer 14

a lot of yoga poses include a twist of the upper or thoracic spine