Spinal Column Measurements Flashcards
what is the length of a typical male spinal column
about 70 centimeters or 28 inches
what is the length of a typical female spinal column
about 60 centimeters or 25 inches
what is the length of the male cervical region (both regions)
about 12 centimeters or 5 inches
what is the length of the male thoracic region (both measurements)
about 28 centimeters or 11 inches
what is the length of the male lumbar region (both measurements)
about 18 centimeters or 7 inches
what is the length of the male sacrum (both measurements)
about 12 centimeters or 5 inches
based on the numbers for individual regions of the vertebral column, what is the length of the male spine (both measurements)
about 58 centimeters or 23 inches