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Arielle Wisbaum- Surface markings of vertebrae and ribs
Surface markings and features of individual vertabrae and ribs
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Anatomy
12th Grade
12/05/2011

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Term

Spinous Process

 

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Definition

-thin pointy projection on the vertabrae

-part of the spine which you can palpate on the midline of your back

-serves as attachment point for muscles and ligaments

-so exaggerated on some animals that a fin-back is formed (ie Dolphin)

Term

Transverse Process

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Definition

-project one on either side of vertabra where the lamina meets the pedicle

-serves for attachment of pedicle of rib 

Term

Pedicle

 

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Definition

-2 short thick processes that project from the superior part of the vertebral body

-connect the body of the spinal vertebrae to the arch

-the latin word means "small foot" due to it's small shape

Term

Lamina

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Definition

-two broad plates extending medially from the pedicles

-fuse to complete roof of vertebral arch

-the word in latin refer to a thin plate, sheet, or layer

Term

Facet for head of rib

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Definition

-articular surface located just superior to the body of the vertebrae on either side

-articulates with the head of rib

Term
Intervertebral discs
Definition

-lie between adjacent vertebrae in spine

-forms cartilaginous joint to permit movement of vertrbral column

-absorb vertical shock

-consists of a body, vertebral arch, and several processes

Term

Facet of superior articular process

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Definition

-spring from junctions of pedicles and lamina

-project upward from lower vertebrae

-articulates with the inferior articular process or facet of the vertebra above

Term
Body
Definition

-largest part of the vertebrae

-upper and lower surfaces are flattened and rough

-give attachment to intervertebral discs

Term
Vertebral Foramen
Definition
-opening which houses the spinal chord
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Inferior articular process
Definition

-articulates with the superior articular process

-this is how the vertebrae connect!

-project downward from a higher vertebra

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