axial skeleton

Question 1

how are cervical vertebrae flexible

Answer 1

side to side

Question 2

what two structures are included in the cervical vertebrae

Answer 2

1. atlas (1st vertebrae)
2. axis (2nd vertebrae)

Question 3

what does the atlas do

Answer 3

extension and flexion of the head and neck
(yes bone)

Question 4

what does the axis do

Answer 4

side to side articulation of with atlas
(no bone)

Question 5

what depends on the “S” curve of the neck

Answer 5

lengthening or shortening of the neck

Question 6

how many bones are included in the thoracic vertebrae

Answer 6

18

Question 7

what structures are included in the thoracic vertebrae

Answer 7

withers, thoracic cavity, true ribs, false ribs

Question 8

what is included in the thoracic cavity

Answer 8

vertebrae (top)
ribs (side)
sternum (underside)

Question 9

which ribs attach to the sternum

Answer 9

true ribs

Question 10

how many true ribs are there

Answer 10

first 8 pairs

Question 11

how many false ribs are there

Answer 11

remaining 10 pairs

Question 12

where are the lumbar vertebrae

Answer 12

forms at the loin

Question 13

how many lumbar vertebrae are there usually

Answer 13

6, unless Arabian then 5

Question 14

what allows for the lumbar vertebrae to have some movement

Answer 14

lumbosacral joint

Question 15

how many bones are in the sacrum and how are they positioned together

Answer 15

5, fused together

Question 16

where is the sacrum located

Answer 16

jointed securely to the pelvis on either side

Question 17

what is the coccygeal

Answer 17

tail region

Question 18

how many bones are there in the coccygeal

Answer 18

15-21