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Bones of Vertebral & Ribs🩻🦴 Flashcards

1
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What is the main function of the vertebral column?

A

To protect the spinal cord and provide support for the body.

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2
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How many vertebrae make up the vertebral column in humans?

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33 vertebrae.

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3
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What are the five regions of the vertebral column?

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Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal regions.

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4
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Which region of the vertebral column is located in the neck?

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Cervical region.

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5
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True or False: The coccygeal region is the smallest region of the vertebral column.

A

True.

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How many vertebrae are in the cervical region of the vertebral column?

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7 vertebrae.

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7
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Which region of the vertebral column is located in the lower back?

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Lumbar region.

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8
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True or False: The sacral region of the vertebral column is composed of 5 fused vertebrae.

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True.

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9
Q

What is the purpose of the intervertebral discs in the vertebral column?

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To provide cushioning between vertebrae and allow for movement.

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10
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What is the name of the first cervical vertebra in the vertebral column?

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Atlas.

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True or False: The thoracic region of the vertebral column contains 12 vertebrae.

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True.

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12
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Which region of the vertebral column is located in the pelvis and is composed of 5 fused vertebrae?

A

Sacral region.

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What is the primary function of the lumbar region of the vertebral column?

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To support the weight of the upper body.

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14
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True or False: The coccygeal region of the vertebral column is composed of 4 fused vertebrae.

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True.

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15
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What is the name of the second cervical vertebra in the vertebral column?

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Axis.

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16
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How many vertebrae are in the thoracic region of the vertebral column?

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12 vertebrae.

17
Q

Which region of the vertebral column is located at the base of the spine?

A

Coccygeal region.

18
Q

What is the function of the spinous processes on the vertebrae?

A

To provide attachment points for muscles and ligaments.

19
Q

True or False: The lumbar region of the vertebral column contains 5 vertebrae.

A

True.

20
Q

What is the name of the first lumbar vertebra in the vertebral column?

A

L1.

21
Q

How many fused vertebrae make up the coccygeal region of the vertebral column?

A

4 fused vertebrae.

22
Q

Which region of the vertebral column is located in the chest area and is composed of 12 vertebrae?

A

Thoracic region.

23
Q

What is the purpose of the transverse processes on the vertebrae?

A

To provide attachment points for muscles and ribs.

24
Q

True or False: The cervical region of the vertebral column contains 5 vertebrae.

A

False. It contains 7 vertebrae.

25
Q

how many true ribs

A

1-7
attach to vertebra and sternum

26
Q

How many false ribs?

A

8-10
attach only to sternum indirectly

27
Q

How many floating ribs?

A

11-12
attach only to vertebral column

28
Q

what is the costal cartilage?

A

cartilages that connect sternum and ends of the ribs

29
Q

what is the xiphoid process

A

small triangular part of the sternum

30
Q

what is the sternal body

A

long flat bone located central of chest

31
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what is the manubrium

A

uppermost part of sternum

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