Week 5: Axial Skeleton Flashcards
1
Q
What are the bones of the axial skeleton?
A
Ribs, sternum, cranium, spine and pelvis
2
Q
How many vertebrae are there in total?
A
34
3
Q
How many C spine vertebrae are there?
A
7
4
Q
How many T spine vertebrae are there?
A
12
5
Q
How many L spine vertebrae are there?
A
5
6
Q
How many bones are there in the sacrum?
A
5
7
Q
How many bones are there in the coccyx?
A
5
8
Q
Define the annulus fibrosus?
A
Tough outer layer, layers of connective rings
9
Q
Define nucleus pulposus
A
Liquid inner layer, shock absorbing
10
Q
How do uni lateral spinal muscles work?
A
Used for side flexion and rotation
11
Q
How do bi lateral spinal muscles work?
A
Flexion and extension
12
Q
What is lordosis?
A
Curvature of the lumbar spine
13
Q
What is Kyphosis?
A
Curvature of the thoracic spine
14
Q
What is scoliosis?
A
Twist in the spine
