Exam 3 Back

Question 1

The 7 cervical vertebrae (C1-C7) are what kind of curvature

Answer 1

Secondary Curvature (Concave) (Lordotic)

Question 2

The 12 thoracic vertebrae (T1-T12) are what kind of curvature

Answer 2

Primary Curvature (Convex, Kyphotic)

Question 3

The 5 Lumbar vertebrae are what kind of curvature

Answer 3

Secondary Curvature (Concave, Lordotic)

Question 4

The 5 Sacral vertebrae and Coccyx are what kind of curvature

Answer 4

Primary (convex, Kyphotic)

Question 5

What are the 5 functions of the vertebral column

Answer 5

Protection of the spinal cord, Main support of body axis, Transmits weight onto lower extremities, Provides attachment for muscles

Question 6

What kind of curvature does a fetus have

Answer 6

Primary only (Kyphotic)

Question 7

In a newborn, what kind of curvature develops

Answer 7

Secondary curvature of cervical vertebrae (lordosis)

Question 8

In a toddler, what kind fo curvature develops

Answer 8

Secondary curvature of lumbar vertebrae (Lordosis)

Question 9

What is the nickname for lordosis

Answer 9

swayback

Question 10

what is the nickname for kyphosis

Answer 10

hunchback

Question 11

What is lordosis

Answer 11

exaggerated lumbar curve

Question 12

What is kyphosis

Answer 12

exaggerated thoracic curve

Question 13

What is scoliosis

Answer 13

lateral curvature

Question 14

Can lordosis be normal

Answer 14

yes, in pregnant women