The skeleton - Spine and posture Flashcards

1
Q

The spine is divided up into how many sections?

A

5

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2
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What is the 1st section called and what does it do?

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Cervical; neck region, support the head

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3
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What is the 2nd section called and what does it do?

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Thoracic; attached to the ribs

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4
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What is the 3rd section called and what does it do?

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Lumbar; Lower back region, weight bearing region

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5
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What is the 4th section called and what does it do?

A

Sacrum; joins with the pelvis

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6
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What is the 5th section called?

A

Coccyx

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7
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What is meant by posture?

A

The position you hold your body in when sitting, lying or standing.

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8
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Why is good posture important?

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Important to minimise the strain on muscles, bones, ligaments and tendons.

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9
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What is meant by the term Lordosis?

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A C-shaped curve of the lumbar region of the spine

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10
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What is meant by the term Kyphosis?

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An exaggerated curve of the thoracic region (round-shouldered)

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What is meant by the term Scoliosis?

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A sideways curve of the spine

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