Vertebral Ribs and Pelvis

Question 1

Cervical vertebra

Answer 1

7 vertebrae of neck

Question 2

Thoracic vertebra

Answer 2

the middle section of the spine, consisting of 12 vertebrae numbered T1 to T12.

Question 3

Lumbar vertebrae

Answer 3

5 vertebrae that make up the lower part of the spine

Question 4

Sacral vertebra

Answer 4

five fused vertebrae located at the base of the spine, forming the triangular-shaped sacrum bone.

Question 5

Coccyx vertebra

Answer 5

also known as the tailbone, the final set of vertebrae at the bottom of the spinal column. They are typically composed of three to five fused vertebrae.

Question 6

Clavicle

Answer 6

collar bone

Question 7

True ribs

Answer 7

The first seven pairs of ribs are attached directly to the sternum by costal cartilages and are called true ribs.

Question 8

False ribs

Answer 8

RIbs 8-12; 8-10 are fused,11-12 floating ribs

Question 9

Sternum

Answer 9

also known as the breastbone, is a flat, elongated bone located in the center of the anterior chest wall.

Question 10

Pelvis

Answer 10

Often cause of back pain; Misalignment such as focus on posterior tilt (tilted back)and anterior tilt (tilted forward) of pelvis