lecture 2 notes Flashcards
define bilateral
both sides or extermites (lungs(
define unilateral
one extremity
ipsilateral
same side or extremity
contralateral
opposite side or extremity
the axial skelton is formed from which germ layer
mesoderm
what are the primary curves in the spine
thoracic and sacral (1 degrees)
what is the secondary curves in the spine
cervical and lumber (2 degrees)
from what week on is a developing human called a fetus
9 weeks
what id scoliosis
curve in the mediolateral direction and spinal region of the apex of the curve
how is scoliosis named?
direction on convexity
how many vertebrae are there
33
what does foramen mean
hole and something goes thru it
does C1 have a transfer process?
yes it has no spinous process
what join performs the “yes” movement
the altanto-occipital joint (OA joint)
what articulates with the atlas more superiorly
the occipital