VERTEBRAL COLUMN

Question 1

How many total vertebrae

Answer 1

33
26 (once fused)

Question 2

CERVICAL

Answer 2

C 1 -C 7

Question 3

THORACIC

Answer 3

T1 -T12

Question 4

LUMBAR

Answer 4

L1 -L5

Question 5

SACRAL

Answer 5

S 1 -S5
(FUSED)

Question 6

Coccyx

Answer 6

4 fused vertebrae

Question 7

Irregular bones

Answer 7

vary in shape and structure and therefore do not fit into any other category (flat, short, long, or sesamoid).

Question 8

where is the spinal cord located

Answer 8

in vertebral canal of
vertebral column

Question 9

how many Spinal nerves are there

Answer 9

31 pairs

Question 10

Conus medullaris

Answer 10

The conus medullaris is the terminal end of the spinal cord, L1 or L2

Question 11

Cauda equina

Answer 11

nerves that leave the spinal cord between spaces in the bones of the spine to connect to other parts of the body) at the lower end of the spinal cord. These nerve roots provide the ability to move and feel sensation in the legs and the bladder.

Question 12

name for C1

Answer 12

atlas articulates to skull

Question 13

name for C2

Answer 13

axis articulates to C1

Question 14

Name for C7

Answer 14

prominens

last vertebrae of cervical section of the spine (spine is much longer)