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Vertebrae Flashcards

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What are characteristics of thoracic vertebrae?

A

Superior articulate facets face posteriorly

Larger body

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What are characteristics of lumbar vertebrae?

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Largest body

Superior articular facets face medially

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What does the vertebral Foramen become when more than one vertebrae are stacked?

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Vertebral canal

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What is the hole called that two vertebrae form?

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Intervertebral Foramen

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5
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What do transverse Foramen contain?

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Vertebral artery and vein

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What does the vertebral Foramen contain?

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Blood
CSF (cerebral spinal fluid)
Spinal cord
Nerves
Meninges
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7
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What is the first cervical vertebrae called?

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C1
Atlas
First cervical vertebrae

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What does the atlas have instead of a body?

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Lateral masses

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What is the second cervical vertebrae called?

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C2
Axis
2nd cervical vertebrae

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10
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What is the process on the axis called?

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Dens

Odontoid process

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What are characteristics of cervical vertebrae?

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Transverse Foramen

Bifid spinous process

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