Spinal Column Divisions Flashcards
1
Q
cervical (C)
A
neck region
C1 - C7
*7 C vertebrae
2
Q
thoracic (T)
A
chest region
T1 - T12
*12 T vertebrae
3
Q
lumbar (L)
A
loin (waist) or flank region
L1 - L5
*5 L vertebrae
4
Q
sacral (S)
A
5 bones (S1 - S5) fused to form the sacrum
5
Q
coccygeal
A
coccyx (tailbone): small bone composed of 4 fused pieces
