Axial Anatomy: Vertebral Column Flashcards
1
Q
Vertebral columns
A
Cervical-7 Thoracic- 12 Lumbar- 5 Sacral-5 Coccyx-4
2
Q
Spinal curves
Scoliosis
A
Cervical- anterior convexity: lordosis
Thoracic- anterior concavity: kyphosis
Lumbar- anterior convexity: lordosis
Sacral- anterior concavity: kyphosis
Lateral curvature with a rotational component
3
Q
Spinal functions
A
Supports thoracic cage Muscle attachment UL and LL attachment and function Protects spinal cord Shock absorption Production and control of movement
4
Q
Sacrum
A
5 fused vertebrae
Sacral canal and foramen
Concave anteriorly
Spinous tubercle
5
Q
Coccyx
A
3-4 rudimentary vertebrae fused
Directly inferior and ventrally
6
Q
Palpable landmarks
A
C2- Prominent SP C6- withdraws ‘under C7’ on cervical extension C7- Vertebral prominens T3- Root of scapula spine T7- inferior angle of scapula L4- iliac crest S2- Psis
7
Q
Disc functions
A
Shock absorption
Allows movement and load transition
Spinal column
Limit excessive movements