The Vertebral Column Flashcards
1
Q
Cervical vertebrae
A
Seven, form the neck and allow a variety of movement
2
Q
Thoracic vertebrae
A
Twelve, ten of which raise a pair of ribs when you breathe
3
Q
Lumbar vertebrae
A
Five, where the discs between the vertebrae are relatively large to give you more mobility
4
Q
Sacral vertebrae
A
Five fused, which in adults are fused together and work with the hip bones
5
Q
Coccygeal vertebrae
A
Four fused, four in the coccyx
