Thoracic And Lumbar Flashcards
1
Q
How many thoracic vertebrae do we have?
A
12
2
Q
How many lumbar vertebrae do we have?
A
5
3
Q
Describe a typical thoracic vertebrae
A
Heart shaped vertebrae
Long slender spinous processes
Circular vertebral foramen
4
Q
Describe a typical lumbar vertebrae
A
Short strong pedicles
Horizontally projecting spinous processes
Triangular vertebral canal
5
Q
What is the lumbo-sacral junction?
A
Transition between mobile (lumbar) and immobile (sacral)
Allows pelvis to move relative to trunk
6
Q
How are the ligaments different between l5 and s1?
A
The intertransverse ligament is replaced by stronger iliolumbar ligament
