Axial Anatomy: Vertebral Column Flashcards

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Vertebral columns

A
Cervical-7
Thoracic- 12
Lumbar- 5
Sacral-5
Coccyx-4
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Spinal curves

Scoliosis

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Cervical- anterior convexity: lordosis
Thoracic- anterior concavity: kyphosis
Lumbar- anterior convexity: lordosis
Sacral- anterior concavity: kyphosis

Lateral curvature with a rotational component

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Spinal functions

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Supports thoracic cage
Muscle attachment
UL and LL attachment and function
Protects spinal cord
Shock absorption 
Production and control of movement
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Sacrum

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5 fused vertebrae
Sacral canal and foramen
Concave anteriorly
Spinous tubercle

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Coccyx

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3-4 rudimentary vertebrae fused

Directly inferior and ventrally

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Palpable landmarks

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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
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Disc functions

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Shock absorption
Allows movement and load transition
Spinal column
Limit excessive movements

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