The Vertebral Column Flashcards
1
Q
What are the section names of the vertebral column?
A
• Cervical
• Thoracic
• Lumbar
• Sacrum
• Coccyx
2
Q
What are the number of bones in each section of the vertebral column?
A
• Cervical - 7
• Thoracic - 12
• Lumbar - 5
• Sacrum - 5
• Coccyx - 3-4
3
Q
What are some information (like joint type) about the sections of the vertebral column?
A
• Cervical - pivot joint and freely moveable
• Thoracic - semi-moveable joints connected by cartilage
• Lumbar - semi-moveable joints connected by cartilage
• Sacrum - fixed joints, fused together
• Coccyx - fixed joints, fused together
4
Q
What does the vertebral column do?
A
It protects the spinal cord and supports the ribcage.
