Structure Of Ribs/Spine Flashcards
What is the bone that theRibCage connects to on the Anterior side of the body
Sternum
What bone does the Rib Cage connect to on the posterior side of the body
Vertebral Column
What is the pattern for the number of vertebrae in the spine
7,12,5,5,4
What is the top section of the spine called and how many vertebrae does it consist of, are there any other special aspects
Cervical Vertebrae (Neck), 7 Vertebrae, has a cervical curve
How many sets of Ribs are located on the rib cage
12
What is the second highest section of the vertebrae called, how many vertebrae and what is the name of the curve.
Thoracic vertebrae (chest), 12, Thoracic curve
What is the middle section of the spine called and how many vertebrae does it consist of, what is the curve called.
Lumbar Vertebrae (lower back), 5, Lumbar Curve
What is the second lowest section of the spine called and how many vertebrae does it consist of, what is the curve called.
Sacrum, 5, No curve
What is the bottom section of the spine called and how many vertebrae does it consist of, what is the curve called.
Coccyx, 4, no curve