Vertebral Column (in depth) (AS) Flashcards
1
Q
C1
A
AKA atlas (no body), receives the occipital condyles
2
Q
C2
A
axis rotation of the atlas/skull (odontoid process)
3
Q
C3-C7
A
have transverse foramen that arteries pass through (aka 2 lateral holes)
4
Q
Cervical Vertebra
A
forms neck region of spine, C1-C7
5
Q
Thoracic vertebra
A
T1-T12, larger heart shaped body & spinous process is long and hooks downward
6
Q
Lumbar vertebra
A
L1-L5, massive block like body, hatchet shaped spinous process
7
Q
Sacrum
A
fusion of 5 vertebra
8
Q
Sacrum articulates(connects) with what?
A
L5
9
Q
Sacrum ______ articulates with _____
A
inferiorly, coccyx
10
Q
Sacrum forms…
A
posterior wall of pelvis
11
Q
Vertebral column continues inside of ________ *sacrum
A
sacra canal
12
Q
Coccyx
A
tailbone
13
Q
Coccyx is the fusion of
A
3-5 vertebra
