vertebrae Flashcards
cervical curvature
lordosis
thoracic curvature
kyphosis
lumbar curvature
lordosis
sacral curvature
kyphosis
kyphosis action
primary, flexion
lordosis action
secondary, extension
5 unique thoracic vertebrae
T1, T9-T12
cervical vertebrae with bifurcated spinous process
C7
dorsal surface of sacrum/coccyx
multifidi attachment
ventral surface of sacrum/coccyx
piriformis attachment
center of gravity
S2
atlanto-occipital joint
superior articular facet of c1 and occipital condyle
atlanto-odontoid joint
transverse ligament of atlas and dens of axis
atlanto-axial joint
inferior articular facets of the atlas and superior articular facets of the axis
thoracic body articulation with head of rib
costovertebral joint