Exam I Functions of the Vertebral Column Flashcards
1
Q
what is specifically responsible for shape and position of the human frame
A
comparative anterior vs posterior height of the vertebral body and comparative anterior vs posterior height of the intervertebral disc
2
Q
what organ(s) is (are) specifically associated with the horizontal axis of the skull
A
the eye and the vestibular apparatus of the inner ear (HE SAID IN CLASS THIS WILL BE A TEST QUESTION SO TAKE THE EASY POINT AND KNOW THIS)
3
Q
what levels of the vertebral column specifically accommodate weight-bearing transfer
A
S1-S3 at the auricular surface