Spine anatomy Flashcards
How many vertebrae does the cervical have?
Cervical has 7 vertebrates
How many vertebrae does the thoracic have?
Thoracic has 12 vertebrates
How many vertebrae does the lumbar have?
Lumbar has 5 vertebrates
How many vertebrae does the sacrum have?
Sacrum has 5 vertebrates(Fused)
How many vertebrates does the coccyx have?
Coccyx has 4 vertebrates(Fused)
How many vertebrates are there in total and how many of which are moveable?
33 vertebrates in total of which 24 are moveable
Where do the primary curves(thorax and sacral) develop?
-Thorax and sacral curves develop in utero
Secondary curves of the spine
- Cervical(Lordosis)
- Thoracic(Kyphosis)
- Lumbar(Lordosis)
- Sacral(Kyphosis)
- Coccyx(Tailbone)
What is the size and shape of the C-spine?
Small, oval shaped vertebral bodies
Properties of the vertebral arch and vertebral foramen of C-spine
Relatively wide vertebral arch with large vertebral foramen
C-spine properties
Relatively long, bifid (except for C7) inferiorly pointing spinous processes
What does the transverse foramina protect?
Transverse foramina protecting the vertebral arteries and veins
What is the size and shape of T spine?
Medium sized, heart shaped vertebral bodies
What is the size of the vertebral canals of the T spine?
Medium sized vertebral canals
Properties of the T spine
- Prominent transverse process with costal facets
- Long spinous processes angulating downwards
- Articulation with ribs
What joints does the T spine form?
Form costotransverse and costovertebral joints
What structures pass through the anterior sacral foramina?
-Anterior primary branches (rami) of the sacral nerves and lateral sacral arteries and veins
What joint is formed when the sacrum articulates with the ilium bones?
-Articulate with ilium bones forming sacroiliac joints
Size of cervical
Small
Foramina of cervical
One vertebral and two transverse
Spinous processes of cervical
Slender, often bifid(C2-C6)
Transverse processes of cervical
Small