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Spinal Anatomy Flashcards

1
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How many vertebrae are in each section?

A 
Cervical- 7
Thoracic- 12
Lumbar- 5
(so 24 movable)
Sacral- 5
Coccyx- 4
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Why do we need curvatures?

A

Sock absorption, weight distribution

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3
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Features of primary curvatures

A

Foetal, Thoracic and sacral
Concave anterior
Due to differing height of Anterior and posterior parts of vertebrae

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4
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Features of secondary curvatures

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After birth, Cervical and lumbar
Concave posterior
Postnatal changes in intervertebral discs

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5
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Name the three clinical terms for curvatures

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Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Lordosis

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What is Lordosis?

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increased curvature of lumbar or cervical region

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What is Kyphosis?

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increased curvature of thoracic region.

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What is Scoliosis?

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Lateral curvature

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