Vertebrae And Spinal Deviations Flashcards
1
Q
How many bones in the vertebrae
A
33
Irregular bones
2
Q
Number of cervical vertebrae
A
7
3
Q
Number of Thoracic vertebrae
A
12
4
Q
Number of lumbar vertebrae
A
5
5
Q
Number of sacrum vertebrae
A
5
6
Q
Number of coccyx vertebrae
A
4
7
Q
Scoliosis
A
Abnormal curve to the right or left
-Most likely in the thoracic section
8
Q
Kyphosis
A
Excessive outward curve of the thoracic section (hunchback)
9
Q
The 2 types of postural deviation
A
Scoliosis
Kyphosis
