Sections of the Spine Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Cervical Vertebrae?
A
C1-C7, forms the neck.
2
Q
What is the Thoracic Vertebrae?
A
T1-T12, Articulate with 12 pairs of ribs to form the outward curve of the Spine.
3
Q
What is the Lumbar Vertebrae?
A
L1-L5, Forms the inward curve of the Spine.
4
Q
What is the Sacrum?
A
Bone that is formed from 5 fused Vertebrae, forms part of the base of the spinal column.
5
Q
What is the Coccyx?
A
Bone that is formed from 4 fused vertebrae, forms the tailbone.
