The Spinal Column Flashcards
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Cervical (C1-C7)
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The neck consists of 7 vertebrae (C1-C7)
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Vertebrae
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Irregular bones that make up the spinal column. 33 vertebrae intercalated with intervertebral discs make up the spinal column.
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Thoracic (T1-T12)
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Upper back consists of 12 vertebrae (T1-T12). The 12 thoracic ribs are attached here
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Lumbar
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Lower back consists of 5 fused vertebrae. (S1-S5)
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Coccyx
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Tailbone consists of 4 fused vertebrae.