Skeletal System: Axial Division Flashcards
How many UNFUSED vertebral column?
24
How many FUSED vertebral column?
9
5 Regions of Vertebrae
CERVICAL THORACIC LUMBAR SACRUM COCCYGEAL
CERVICAL REGION
Atlas, Axis, C3 - C7
most unstable bc of high degree of flexibility
THORACIC REGION
T1 - T12
12 bones separated by intervertebral discs
has costal facets on vertebral body, transverse process w transverse costal facets
larger than cervical bones, smaller than lumbar bones
has smaller foramens
superior and interior articular facets are almost vertical
LUMBAR REGION
L1 - L5
largest vertebrae that carries most weight
large vertebral body, large non bifid spinous process
flexion, extension and some rotation
SACRUM REGION
S1 - S5
triangular bone between lateral pelvis bones
has median sacral crest which surrounds 4 spinous tubercles
has SACRAL CANAL above and SACRAL HIATUS inferior which contains spinal nerve ending cauda equina
COCCYX
3-5 fused terminal bones
aka tailbone. provides attachment for muscles of lower limb
PRIMARY CURVATURE
aka ACCOMODATORY
convex (outward) curvature aka KYPHOSIS
thoracic and sacral region
SECONDARY CURVATURE
aka COMPENSATORY
concave curvatures aka LORDOSIS
found in cervical and lumbar regions
When does Primary and Secondary Curvature appear?
- Primary curvature occurs during fetal development
2. Secondary curvature occurs several months after birth during the shift from crawling to sitting to walking
Atypical Cervical Vertebraes
Atlas, Axis, C7
ATLAS
aka C1
atypical bs missing spinous process and vertebral body
AXIS
aka C2
atypical bc of ODONTOID PEG/PROCESS aka DENS - bony superior projection that fits between transverse ligament and Atlas’ lateral mass
Typical Thoracic Vertebrae
T5-T8
long, vertically oriented spinal processes
allos rotary movement but limits flexion, extension, and lateral mvmt
Atypical Thoracic Vertebrae
T1-T4, T9-T12
T1-4
spinous process is almost horizontal
T1 is most prominent and has complete facet on lateral surface and superior of vertebral body
T9-T12
looks similar to lumbar vertebra bs they have tubercles
INTERVERTEBRAL DISC
separates each cervival, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae
INTERVERTEBRAL FORAMEN
opening formed bw the vertebral bodies and articular processes of 2 adjacent spinal vertebrae
acts as a passageway be spinal canal and periphery for spinal nerves to exit
there are 2 intervertebral foramens - left and right
2 Layers of Intervertebral Discs
ANNULUS FIBROSUS - tough outer layer
NUCLEUS PULPOSUS - softer inner layer
ANNULUS FIBROSUS
outer layer of disc composed of multiple layers of fibrous collagen
composition limits the rotation of the vertebrae
NUCLEUS PULPOSUS
inner layer of disc that is a jelly-like substance
spreads compressive forces evenly over vertebral body surface
prevents friction be two vertebrae as they move
ALA of sacrum
2 superior wings of sacrum
responsible for transmitting weight from upper body to sacroiliac joints
THORACIC CAGE 3 GROUPS
1 Ribcage and Costal Cartilages
2 Thoracic Vertebrae and their Intervertebral (IV) discs
3 Sternum
Superior Boundary of Thoracic Cage
superior thoracic aperture is formed by superior border of manubrium anteriorly,
superior surface of first rib laterally,
and body of T1 posteriorly
Inferior Boundary of Thoracic Cage
T12 posteriorly, T11-T12 posterolaterally, 7-10 Costal Cartilage anterolaterally, Xiphoid Process anteriorly
Lateral Boundary of Thoracic Cage
12 Costal Cartilages and 12 ribs on each side
Anterior Boundary of Thoracic Cage
sternum on midline and 12 Costal Cartilages
Posterior Boundary of Thoracic Cage
thoracic vertebrae at midline and associated ribs
Functions of Thoracic Wall
- protect heart, lungs, neurovascular structures, and superiority located abdominal organs
- provide attachment sites for respiratory muscles
- attachment sites for muscles that belong to other regions of body (i.e. neck, upper limb, abdomen)
MANUBRIUM
widest and thickest, superior part of Sternum
has slight u shape superiorly aka JUGULAR NOTCH
on superiolaterally are CLAVICULAR NOTCH
laterally on each side are Costal Notch I and COSTA NOTCH II
ANGLE OF LOUIS is inferior sternal angle
BODY OF STERNUM
longest part of sternum w transverse ridges on anterior surface
Costal Notches II-VII
Costal Notch VII articulates costal cartilages 7-10
XIPHOID PROCESS
most inferior part of Sternum
Articulates w superior Body of Sternum at xiphisternal joint
RIBS
consist of head, neck tubercle, and shaft
Ribs w 1 Articular facet on their head
1, 10-12
Ribs that lack neck and tubercle
11 12
Ribs w extra bony features
1 2
HEAD of Ribs
round posterior extremity
contains 1-2 Articular Surface for corresponding superior articular surface of Thoracic Vertebrae
NECK of Ribs
narrower section that connects HEAD to SHAFT of rib
TUBERCLE of ribs
lies posteriorly at junction of neck and shaft of rib
SHAFT of ribs
longest part to provide attachment sites for respiratory muscles
has COSTAL GROOVE in inferior aspect of internal surface
has ANTERIOR SURFACE for costal cartilages to attach to
COSTAL GROOVE
provides space for intercostal artery, nerve, and vein to run
3 Types of Ribs
1 TRUE RIBS
2 FALSE RIBS
3 FLOATING RIBS
TRUE RIBS
Ribs who’s Costal Cartilages are directly attached to Sternum
Ribs 1-7
FALSE RIBS
Ribs indiretly attached to sternum
Ribs 8-10 are attached to Costal Cartilage of Rib 7