Spinal Column Flashcards
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Spinal column
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The spinal column provides structure and support for the body and houses and protects the spinal cord
2
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Spine (aka spinal column)
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Consists of 33 vertebrae, the separate bones of the spine
3
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Vertebrae
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The 33 bones of the spinal column; they are stacked and open in the middle
4
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Spinal cord
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Essential for movement, sensation, and vital functions
5
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Division: cervical
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Neck, 7
6
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Division: thoracic
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Thorax, ribs, upper back, 12
7
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Division: lumbar
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Lower back, 5
8
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Division: sacral
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Back wall of pelvis, 5
9
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Division: coccyx
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Tailbone, 4
