Structures of Vertebra Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior portion. Solid to provide strength.
A
Body
2
Q
Posterior portion
A
Lamina
3
Q
Opening in middle of vertebra allowing for passage of the spinal cord
A
Vertebral foramen
4
Q
Set of 7. Forms the neck.
A
Cervical vertebrae
5
Q
Set of 12. A pair of ribs attached to each.
A
Thoracic vertebrae
6
Q
Set of 5. Largest and strongest vertebrae. Bear most of the body’s weight.
A
Lumbar vertebrae
7
Q
Forms lower portions of the back. 5 separate bones at birth; fuse together to form single bone.
A
Sacrum
8
Q
aka “Tailbone”. Forms end of spine. Made of 4 small bones that are fused together.
A
Coccyx
