Vertebral Column Flashcards by Alice Cracknell | Brainscape

Q

Thoracic vertebrae

A

Allow attachment of the ribs

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Lumbar vertebrae

A

Largest and very mobile

*high weight baring capacity

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Q

Sacral vertebrae

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Distributes weight of the upper body

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Q

Coccyx

A

Process for muscle attachment

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Q

Cervical vertebrae to

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Bones of neck (support weight of head)

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