The Spinal Column and Thorax Flashcards
1
Q
Functions of the spinal column:
A
stability, mobility, support, protection, resistance, adaptation
2
Q
How many vertebrae are there?
A
7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, sacrum coccyx
3
Q
Primary curves of the spinal cord are those of the ______ and the ______.
A
Thoracic vertebrae, sacrum/coccyx
4
Q
Secondary curves of the spinal cord are those of the ______ and ______ vertebrae.
A
cervical, lumbar
5
Q
An exaggerated thoracic curve.
A
Kyphosis
6
Q
An exaggerated lumbar curve
A
Lordosis
7
Q
Lateral deviation of the spine.
A
Scoliosis
8
Q
What kind of joint is the spinal column?
A
Cartilaginous / synchondroses
9
Q
The vertebrae bodies are united by ____________ ______ of fibrocartilage.
A
intervertebral disks
10
Q
The intervertebral disks act as ______-________ and are mostly made of water.
A
shock-absorbers
