L5 Lumbar Spine and Back

Question 1

Development of spinal curves

Answer 1

Kyphotic newborn spine that creates lordosis due to increased weightbearing

Question 2

Features of a typical vertebrae

Answer 2

.increase in size distally
.pedicle and laminae connect to create: vertebral/neural arch - stacked = vertebral canal
.vertebral canal: houses spinal cord and protective/supportive structures

Question 3

Thoracic: costal facets

Answer 3

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