Exam I Spinal Column Measurements Flashcards
1
Q
what is the length of a typical female spinal column
A
about 60cm or 25in
2
Q
what is the length difference between a typical male and a typical female spinal column
A
about 3in
3
Q
what is the length of the male cervical region
A
about 12cm or 5in
4
Q
what is the length of the male thoracic region
A
about 28cm or 11in
5
Q
what is the length of the male lumbar region
A
about 18cm or 7in
6
Q
what is the length of the male sacrum
A
about 12cm or 5in
7
Q
based on the numbers of individual regions of the vertebral column, what is the length of the male spine
A
about 58cm or 23in
8
Q
what is the length of the typical male spinal column
A
about 70 cm or 28in
