Spine Flashcards
1
Q
Structure of Spine
A
-Cervical (7), Thoracic (12), Lumbar (5)
-Sacrum
-Coccyx
2
Q
Intervertebral Disc
A
-Consists of central nucleus pulposus surrounded by annulus fibrosis
-Function: hydrostatic pressure distributor
3
Q
Spine Curvatures
A
-4 curvatures
1) Tow Lordosis
2) Tow Kyphosis
-Functions
1) Absorb shock
2) Maintain balance (keeps head over pelvis)
