Exam I General Charactaristics of the Vertebral Column Flashcards
what is the number of vertebrae in a typical adult
26 segments
what constitutes the spine
24 pre-sacral segments; the cervical, thoracic and lumbar vertebrae
how many segments unite to form the typical sacrum
5 segments
how many segments unite to form the typical coccyx
4 segments
which mammals do not have seven cervical vertebrae
2-toed sloth, manatee, ant bear and 3-toed sloth
which mammals have more than seven cervical vertebrae
ant bear and 3-toed sloth
which mammals have less than 7 cervical vertebrae
2-toed sloth and the manatee
what does the term “cervical” refer to
the region of the neck
what does the term “thoracic” refer to
breast plate or chest; it referred to the armor bearing region of the torso
what other term is often used to identify vertebral segments of the chest
the dorsal segments; the dorsals
what is the typical number of segments in the dorsal or thoracic region
12 segments
what does the term “lumbar” refer to
the loin; the region between the rib and the hip
what is the typical number of segments in the lumbar region
5 segments
what does the term “sacrum” refer to
the holy bone or holy region
what does the term “coccyx” refer to
a cuckoo birds’ bill or cuckoo bird’ beak
