Anatomy-Spine Flashcards
1
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Lumbar Vertebrae
A
Lower spine.
Under ribs, weight bearing. Forms a concave curve. Involves the lumbar thoracic junction where Lumbar 1 and Thoracic 12 meet at the point of the 12th rib.
2
Q
Thoracic vertebrae
A
- Ribs are attached. Convex curve.
3
Q
Cervical spine
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- Neck. Concave curve.