Exam 1 Flashcards
What are the parts of the axial skeleton?
skull, vertebral column, sternum, ribs, hyoid
Name the important roles of the vertebral column.
posture, support of body weight, locomotion, protection of spinal cord and roots
The vertebral column consists of ____ vertebrae arranged in ___ regions.
33; 5
Name the regions of the vertebral column and the number of vertebrae in each.
Cervical (7), Thoracic (12), Lumbar (5), Sacrum (5 fused), and Coccygeal (4 fused)
Name the primary curvatures of the vertebral column.
Thoracic and sacral
Normal curvatures occur due to….
the shape of the intervertebral discs
The primary curvatures are concave _____.
anteriorly
Where is a human’s center of gravity located?
anterior to the sacral promotory
What kind of curvature is present in the thoracic and sacral regions of the vertebral column?
kyphosis
Name the secondary curvatures of the vertebral column.
Cervical and lumbar
The secondary curvatures are concave _____.
posteriorly
When does the cervical secondary curvature develop?
when an infant develops head control.
When does the lumbar secondary curvature develop?
when a child begins to walk (typically 12-18 months)
Describe a kyphosis abnormal curvature.
hunchback, older women
Describe a lordosis abnormal curvature.
swayback
What cause a lumbar abnormal curvature?
compression of the posterior portion of lumbar discs. many activities such as diving, gymnastics
What is scoliosis?
Lateral or side to side curvature
Many times scoliosis is _____, meaning the cause is unknown
idiopathic
What are some typical signs of scoliosis?
uneven shoulder, uneven hips, curve in spine, rib hump
The body of a typical vertebrae is primarily composed of _____ bone (give both names).
cancellous, spongy
What is the function of the body of a vertebrae?
support weight
As you go down the vertebral column, the bodies of the vertebrae become progressively ______ in order to support greater weight.
larger
The cartilaginous interfaces between the discs and the vertebral body above and below are the
vertebral endplates
Vertebral endplates are made of (thick or thin?) _____ cartilage.
hyaline