vertebrae Flashcards
1
Q
how many vertebrae are there?
A
33
2
Q
how many fused vertebrae?
A
9
3
Q
how many mobile vertebrae?
A
24
4
Q
what are the mobile vertebrae?
A
cervical thoracic and lumbar
5
Q
what are the fused vertebrae?
A
coccyx and sacral
6
Q
what is the central hole called?
A
vertebral foramen
7
Q
what extend laterally?
A
transverse process
8
Q
what connects the body and the transverse process?
A
pedicle
9
Q
what protrudes directly across from the body?
A
spinous process
10
Q
what connects the spinous process to the transverse process
A
lamina
11
Q
what allows vertebrae to connect with the vertebrae above or below?
A
superior/infrior articular process
12
Q
what are the holes on the side of the vertebrae for?
A
transverse foramen, for artery, vein and nerve
