Vertebral Column Functions

Question 1

What are the functions of the vertebral column

Answer 1

protection of the spinal cord, initial PNS and viscera
support for the head, upper extremities, ribs, viscera, and pelvis
skeletal formation of ribs
weight-bearing transfer of torso onto lower extremities
participates in motion and locomotion
facilitates shape and position of the torso
various joints accomplish the concept of resiliency
transmission of information through intervertebral foramina
maintains horizontal axis for vision and equilibrium
stabilizes visceral function via neuronal control

Question 2

how does the vertebral column participate in skeletal formation

Answer 2

ribs are formed from the embryonic template

Question 3

what levels of the vertebral column specifically accommodate weigh bearing transfer

Answer 3

S1-S3 at the auricular surface

Question 4

distinguish between motion and locomotion

Answer 4

motion is movement without travel

locomotion is movement to a new site/location

Question 5

what specifically is responsible for shape and position of the human frame

Answer 5

heights of the vertebral bodies and intervertebral disc

Question 6

how does teh vertebral column accommodate transmission

Answer 6

the peripheral nerves communicate with the central nerve system via the intervertebral foramina

Question 7

what organ(s) are specifically associated with the horizontal axis of the skull

Answer 7

the eye and the vestibular apparatus of the inner ear

Question 8

how is the vertebral column involved in stabilization of visceral function

Answer 8

integrity of the spinal column maintains integrity of the nerve system