The Spine Flashcards
1
Q
How many sections of the spine are there?
A
5
2
Q
Name them from top to bottom
A
Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacrum, Coccyx
3
Q
What are the individual bones called?
A
Vertebrae
4
Q
How many vertebrae are in each section
A
7, 12, 5, 5, 4
5
Q
What type of bones are individual vertebrae?
A
Irregular
6
Q
What runs through the spine and needs protecting?
A
Spinal cord
7
Q
What are the top 2 vertebrae called?
A
Atlas and axis
