Vertebral Column Flashcards
1
Q
Body
A
Largest part of the vertebra.
2
Q
Spinous Process
A
Large, posterior process on vertebrae
3
Q
Pedicle
A
Bridge that forms the intervertebral foremen when linked with other vertebrae
4
Q
Transverse Foremen
A
Holes located on either lateral side of the cervical vertebrae
5
Q
C1
A
Atlas
No spinous process
6
Q
C2
A
Axis
Vertical spinous process
7
Q
Anterior and Posterior Sacral Foramina
A
Holes in the sacrum
8
Q
Number of Vertebrae
A
25
9
Q
Number of Cervical Vertebrae
A
7
10
Q
Number of Thoracic Vertebrae
A
12
11
Q
Number of Lumbar Vertebrae
A
5
