Vertebrae

Question 1

structure

Answer 1

26 bones
3 sections

Question 2

cervical vertebrae

Answer 2

1-7
neck
smaller oval body
transverse foramina for arteries to brain
bifid spinous process allows ligaments for neck support

Question 3

thoracic vertebrae

Answer 3

1-12
heart shaped body
facets for articulation with ribs
long spinous process pointing down

Question 4

lumbar vertebrae

Answer 4

1-5
largest body
blunt with sharp transverse as carry most weight

Question 5

body

Answer 5

cylinder for weight bearing and transferring
forms joint with vertebrae body above and below separated by discs

Question 6

arch

Answer 6

protects spinal cord and surround hole consisting of pedicle and lamina supporting processes

Question 7

spinous process

Answer 7

muscle attachment and leverage

Question 8

transverse process

Answer 8

at side but same as spinous

Question 9

articular process

Answer 9

articulate with above and below

Question 10

atlas (C1)

Answer 10

articulates with occipital condyles
no body or spinous process
form joint with scull

Question 11

axis (C2)

Answer 11

articulates with atlas
body and spinous process with extra peg (Dens) articulating with atlas body

Question 12

sacrum and coccyx

Answer 12

fused vertebrae for strength