Exam 1-Spinal Column Measurements Flashcards

1
Q

What is the length of a typical male spinal column?

A

about 70 centimeters or 28 inches

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What is the length of a typical female spinal column?

A

about 60 centimeters or 25 inches

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3
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What is the length difference between a typical male and typical female spinal column?

A

about 3 inches

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4
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What is the length of the male cervical region (both measurements)?

A

about 12 centimeters or 5inches

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5
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What is the length of the male thoracic region (both measurements)?

A

about 28 centimeters or 11 inches

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6
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What is the length of the male lumbar region (both measurements)?

A

about 18 centimeters or 7 inches

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7
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What is the length of the male sacrum (both measurements)?

A

about 12 centimetersor 5 inches

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8
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Based on the numbers for both individual regions of the vertebral column, what is the length of the male spine (both measurements)?

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about 58 centimeters or 23 inches

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