Basic Anatomy of the Spine Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 sections of the spine?
A
Cervical 7
Thoracic 12
Lumbar 5
Sacral 5
Coccygeal 4 (fused)
2
Q
Where are the curves of the spine?
A
Cervical lordosis-scapula
Thoracic kyphosis-back base
Lumbar lordosis-top of ass
3
Q
When do each curves begin to develop?
A
Cervical-head lift (3 months)
Lumbar-stand (1 year)
4
Q
What is spina bifida?
A
Non-formation of the lamina and spinous processes,
Spina bifida occulta-tuft of hair
5
Q
What level does a lumbar puncture occur?
A
Above (CSF draw or spinal anaesthesia) or below (epidural) L4
6
Q
What is C7 known as?
A
Vertebra prominens
