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 of the male cervical region (both regions)
A
about 12 centimeters or 5 inches
4
Q
what is the length of the male thoracic region (both measurements)
A
about 28 centimeters or 11 inches
5
Q
what is the length of the male lumbar region (both measurements)
A
about 18 centimeters or 7 inches
6
Q
what is the length of the male sacrum (both measurements)
A
about 12 centimeters or 5 inches
7
Q
based on the numbers for individual regions of the vertebral column, what is the length of the male spine (both measurements)
A
about 58 centimeters or 23 inches
