spinal column measurements Flashcards
1
Q
what is the length of a typical male spinal column?
A
about 70 centimeters or 28 inches
2
Q
what is the length of a typical female spinal column?
A
about 60 centimeters or 25 inches
3
Q
what is the length difference between a typical male and typical female spinal column?
A
about 3 inches
4
Q
what is the length of the male cervical region?
A
about 12 centimeters or 5 inches
5
Q
what is the length of the male thoracic region?
A
about 28 centimeters or 11 inches
6
Q
what is the length of the male lumbar region?
A
about 18 centimeters or 7 inches
7
Q
what is the length of the male sacrum?
A
about 12 centimeters or 5 inches
8
Q
based on the number for individual regions of the vertebral column, what is the length of the male spine?
A
about 58 centimeters or 23 inches
