Structure and Functional Organization of the Upper Extremity MSK system Flashcards
What are the regions of the vertebral column?
cervical
thoracic
lumbar
coccyx
number of vertebrae in each region of the vertebral column
Cervical-7
Thoracic-12
Lumbar-5
Coccyx-4
Which vertebrae are lordotic?
cervical and lumbar
Which vertebrae are Kyphotic?
Thoracic and sacral
which vertebrae have facets for rib articulation?
Thoracic
What are the largest and strongest vertebrae?
the lumbar
What is the foundation for the pelvic girdle and contains foramina for nerves and blood vessels?
Sacrum
what has four vertebrae fused into one?
coccyx
What are the bones of the thorax?
Sternum
a. Manubrium
b. Body
c. Xyphoid process
Which ribs are true ribs?
R1-R7 are true ribs
Which ribs are false ribs?
R8-R10 are false ribs
Which ribs are floating ribs?
R11-R12 are floating ribs
Bones of the pectoral/shoulder girdle
Clavicle, Scapula
What is the “strut” between the scapula and sternum, articulates with the acromion laterally, and the sternum medially?
clavicle
What are the parts of the scapula?
Spine, body (vertebral border, axillary border), acromion (extends over humeral head), and the coracoid (attachment site)