Bones of the Vertebral Column Flashcards
1
Q
Upper seven vertebrae in neck region
A
Cervical Vertebrae
2
Q
12 vertebrae; ribs attached to these
A
Thoracic Vertebrae
3
Q
Five vertebrae located in small of back
A
Lumbar Vertebrae
4
Q
In child, five separate vertebrae; in adult, fused into one
A
Sacrum
5
Q
In child, three to five separate vertebrae; in adult, fused into one
A
Coccyx