Divisions Of The Spine Flashcards
1
Q
Cervical
A
Neck has 7 vertebrae
2
Q
Thoracic
A
Thorax, ribs, & upper back has 12 vertebrae
3
Q
Lumbar
A
Lower back has 5 vertebrae
4
Q
Sacral
A
Back wall of the pelvis has 5 vertebrae
5
Q
Coccyx
A
Tailbone has 4 vertebrae
6
Q
Atlas (C1) & Axis (C2)
A
Cervical vertebrae 1-7 (Beneath the base of the skull)
7
Q
Sacrum
A
Right above the tail bone
8
Q
Thorax
A
The chest
9
Q
Sternum
A
Breastbone
10
Q
Manubrium
A
Broad upper part of the sternum (breastbone)
11
Q
Xiphoid
A
Below the sternum (breastbone)
12
Q
Pelvis
A
Basin shaped bony structure that supports the spine, internal organs, and provides an attachment for the bones and muscles of the legs.
13
Q
Ilium
A
Widest part of the pelvis
14
Q
Ischium
A
Lower parts of the pelvis
15
Q
Acetabulum
A
Socket of the hip joint that connects to the femur
