Bones of the Spine and Thorax Flashcards
1
Q
What does the vertebral column consist of?
A
24 vertebrae
2
Q
What are the Sacrum and Coccyx composed of?
A
fused vertebrae
considered part of the vertebral column
3
Q
What part of the three vertebrae’s are the most mobile and accessible?
A
Cervical Vertebrae
C1-C7
4
Q
What vertebrae articulated with the twelve pairs of ribs?
A
Thoracic vertebrae
T1-T12
5
Q
What are the larger and stockier vertebrae?
A
Lumbar vertebrae
L1-L5
6
Q
What makes up the thorax?
A
Sternum
Rib Cage
7
Q
Where is the sternum located?
A
Midline of body or midsagittal
8
Q
What does the rib cage consist of?
A
Costal cartilage
twelve pairs of ribs
9
Q
What are the classifications of Ribs 1-7?
A
True ribs
10
Q
What are the classifications of Ribs 8-12?
A
False Ribs
