Axial bones and joints Flashcards
1
Q
Number of vertebrae in each region
A
- Cervical : 7
- Thoracic : 12
- Lumbar : 5
- Sacrum : 5
- Lumbar : 4
2
Q
Zygapophyseal joint classification
A
Synovial, multiaxial, plane
3
Q
Interbody joint classification
A
Cartilaginous (symphysis)
4
Q
Anterior longitudinal ligament
A
-limits extension
5
Q
Posterior longitudinal ligament
A
-limits flexion
6
Q
Ligamentum flavum
A
-protrects z joints & neural tissue
7
Q
ribs
A
- 7 true
- 3 False
- 2 floating
8
Q
Manubriosternal joint
A
secondary cartilaginous
9
Q
Costochondral joint
A
primary cartilaginous
10
Q
Sternocostal joint
A
1st- primary cartilaginous
2nd-7th : secondary cartilaginous