Kinesiology - spine and posture (CHECK) Flashcards
What are the 5 sections of the spine called?
- cervical
- thoracic
- lumbar
- sacrum
- coccyx
How many total vertebrae do we have in the spine?
33
How many vertebrae do we have in the cervical region?
7
How many vertebrae do we have in the thoracic region?
12
How many vertebrae do we have in the lumbar region?
5
How many vertebrae do we have in the sacrum region?
5
How many vertebrae do we have in the coccyx region?
4
Which 2 regions of the spine are fused together?
sacrum and coccyx
Which is the most superior spinal region?
cervical
Which 3 spinal regions generate movement?
- cervical
- thoracic
- lumbar
Which 2 spinal regions generate the most movement?
- cervical
- thoracic
What are the 4 joints in the spine?
- intervertebral
- atlanto-occipital
- atlanto-axial
- sacroiliac joint(s) - there is 2
What is the atlanto-occipital joint between?
atlas (C1) and the skull
What is the atlanto-axial joint between?
the atlas and the axis (C2)
What part of the vertebrae does the spinal cord run through?
vertebral foramen
Where is the spinous process located on the vertebrae?
posterior of each vertebrae
What is the main roles of the vertebral body?
- shock absorption
- weight bearing
What does the transverse processes of the vertebrae protect?
nerve branches of the spinal cord at each at each vertebrae
What is the role of the lamina?
protection of the spinal cord