Spinal Column

Question 1

Spinal column has how many regions.

Answer 1

Cervical
Thoracic
Lumbar
Sacral
Coccygeal

Question 2

Cervical Vertebrae

Answer 2

7

Question 3

Thoracic Vertebrae

Answer 3

1`2

Question 4

Lumbar Vertebrae

Answer 4

5

Question 5

Sacral Vertebrae

Answer 5

5

Question 6

Coccygeal Vertebrae

Answer 6

4

Question 7

First 3 sections (24 Vertebrae), are separated by?

Answer 7

Thick fibrous cartilaginous structures called intervertebral discs form strong joints which allow a degree of movement. Absorbs vertical shock.

Question 8

The 5 Sacral vertebrae?

Answer 8

They are fused to form the Sacrum, joints between are fused (fibrous and immovable).

Question 9

Coccyx

Answer 9

The 4 bones of the Coccyx are also fused. (Fibrous and immovable.

Question 10

What is Neutral Spine?

Answer 10

The natural curvature of the spine allows for correct muscle alignment and optimal movement.

Question 11

Spinal ligaments Anterior.

Answer 11

Sit anterior to the vertebrae column, help maintain stability, help prevent and resist hyperextension. (excessive extension)

Question 12

Spinal ligaments Posterior

Answer 12

Weaker than anterior ligaments, help to prevent and resist hyper flexion/excessive flexion of the vertebrae column and posterior protrusion of the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc.

Question 13

Structure of a vertebra

Answer 13

Each has a spinal canal, spinal cord runs within. 2 facet joints on either side which connect adjacent vertebrae and are gliding synovial joints. Cartilaginous disc between each pair of vertebrae.