Vertebral Column Flashcards
1
Q
Lumbar vertebrae
A
Accessory processes-small from neural arch
Mammillary processes-bigger goes w/ spinous
2
Q
Atlas
A
First cervical vert.
Atlantal foramen-wing like transverse processes extend sideways from lateral masses
(Ventral arch lateral mass)
3
Q
Axis
A
2nd cervical vertebrae
Dens
4
Q
Thoracic vertebrae
A
Costal demifacets-articulates w/ heads of ribs
Costal facets-on transverse processes for articulation w/ tubercles of ribs
5
Q
Sacrum
A
3 fused vertebrae
Sacral foramina-2 pairs
6
Q
Ribs
A
13 1-9 true ribs joined to sternum by costal cartilages 4 false rib Head=costal demifacet Neck Tubercle=costal facet Shaft angle
7
Q
Sternum
A
Which costal cartilages are attached 8 rows of bone (sternebrae) Manubrium-first top sternebra Body-next 6 sternebra Xiphoid process-last sternebra attached to xiphoid cartilage
8
Q
Cervical vertebrae
A
Foramen transversarium-This is an opening on each of the transverse processes which gives passage to the vertebral artery, vein and nerve