Bildes, Kauli Flashcards
1
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Cervical vertebrae
A
The vertebrae of the neck region
2
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Thoracic vertebrae TH
A
The vertebrae of the chest region
3
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Lumbar vertebrae
A
The vertebrae of the lower back region
4
Q
Sacral vertebrae
A
The vertebrae of the sacrum
5
Q
Coccygeal vertebrae
A
The vertebrae of the coccyx
6
Q
Atlas (1st cervical)
A
The first cervical vertebra
7
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Axis (2nd cervical)
A
The second cervical vertebra
8
Q
Transverse process
A
A bony projection on a vertebra
9
Q
Intervertebral disk
A
A cushion-like structure between vertebrae
Also known as a spinal disc
10
Q
Body (centrum) of vertebra
A
The main portion of a vertebra
11
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Spinous process
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A bony projection on the posterior side of a vertebra
12
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Intervertebral foramen (for spinal nerve)
A
An opening between vertebrae for spinal nerves
13
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Sacrum
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A triangular bone formed by fused vertebrae
