Divisions Of The Spine

Question 1

Cervical

Answer 1

Neck has 7 vertebrae

Question 2

Thoracic

Answer 2

Thorax, ribs, & upper back has 12 vertebrae

Question 3

Lumbar

Answer 3

Lower back has 5 vertebrae

Question 4

Sacral

Answer 4

Back wall of the pelvis has 5 vertebrae

Question 5

Coccyx

Answer 5

Tailbone has 4 vertebrae

Question 6

Atlas (C1) & Axis (C2)

Answer 6

Cervical vertebrae 1-7 (Beneath the base of the skull)

Question 7

Sacrum

Answer 7

Right above the tail bone

Question 8

Thorax

Answer 8

The chest

Question 9

Sternum

Answer 9

Breastbone

Question 10

Manubrium

Answer 10

Broad upper part of the sternum (breastbone)

Question 11

Xiphoid

Answer 11

Below the sternum (breastbone)

Question 12

Pelvis

Answer 12

Basin shaped bony structure that supports the spine, internal organs, and provides an attachment for the bones and muscles of the legs.

Question 13

Ilium

Answer 13

Widest part of the pelvis

Question 14

Ischium

Answer 14

Lower parts of the pelvis

Question 15

Acetabulum

Answer 15

Socket of the hip joint that connects to the femur

Question 16

Femur

Answer 16

The large bone of the thigh ( largest bone in your body)

Question 17

Patella

Answer 17

Kneecap

Question 18

Tibia

Answer 18

The shin bone

Question 19

Fibula

Answer 19

Bone between the knee and the ankle (parallel with the tibia)

Question 20

Malleolus

Answer 20

Protrusion of the side of the ankle

Question 21

Tarsals

Answer 21

Ankle bones

Question 22

Metatarsals

Answer 22

Foot bones

Question 23

Calcaneus

Answer 23

Heel bone

Question 24

Phalanges

Answer 24

Toe and finger bones

Question 25

Clavicle

Answer 25

Collarbone

Question 26

Scapula

Answer 26

Shoulder blade