Q5 THE BACK Flashcards
1
Q
central bony pillar of the body
A
VERTEBRAL COLUMN
2
Q
how many are the total vertebrae?
A
33 vertebrae
3
Q
enumerate the number of all vertebrae
A
7 cervical
12 thoracic
5 lumbar
5 sacral
4 coccyx
4
Q
what re the two curvatures in the vertebral column
A
primary curvature (kyphotic curve) & secondary curvature (lordotic curve)
5
Q
why is it called the primary cuve?
A
because it is the original curve while inside the tummy and during newborn.
6
Q
what vertebras remain kyphotic?
A
thoracic and sacral
7
Q
what are the two curves under secondary curve?
A
- Cervical curve - when baby starts to raise neck at approx. 2 months; first to appear before lumbar
- lumbar curve - developed when baby starts to stand at approx. 10-11 months
