Exam 1 - Functions of the Vertebral Column Flashcards

1
Q

What parts of the body are supported by the vertebral column?

A
the head
upper extremities
ribs
viscera
pelvis
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How does the vertebral column participate in skeletal formation?

A

ribs are formed from the costal process of the embryonic vertebral template

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3
Q

What levels of the vertebral column specifically accommodate weight-bearing transfer?

A

S1-S3 at the auricular surface

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4
Q

Distinguish between motion and locomotion

A

motion is movement without travel

locomotion is movement to a new site or location

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What organ(s) is (are) specifically associated with the horizontal axis of the skull?

A

the eye

the vestibular apparatus of the inner ear

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