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Bones
Spine
12
Anatomy
12th Grade
02/09/2017

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Cervical Vertebrae (7)
Term
Cervical Vertebrae
Definition
-Neck Bones. Labeled C1-C7
-YES JOINT (Atlanto-Occipital)
-NO JOINT (Atlanto-Axial)
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Thoracic Vertebrae (12)
Term
Thoracic Vertebrae
Definition
-Backbone. Labled T1-T12
-Holds rib cage and protects the lungs and heart.
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Lumbar Vertebrae (5)
Term
Lumbar Vertebrae
Definition
-Lower back. labeled L1-L5.
-Supports the weight of the body and allows movement.
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Sacral Vertebrae (5)
Term
Sacral Vertebrae
Definition
-Base of the spine labeled S1-S5.
-Fuses into one bone between the ages of 18-30.
-Articulate securely with the pelvic girdle to provide firm support.
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Coccygeal Vertebrae (5)
Term
Coccygeal Vertebrae.
Definition
-Tailbone
-3-5 bones that fuse together by the age of 30.
-Serves as an attachment site for Tendons, Ligaments, and Muscles.
-Insertion point of some muscles of the pelvic floor.
-Helps support and stabilize while people are sitting.
Term
SPINE (Vertebral Column)
Definition
-Made up of 26 bones as an adult
-Made up of 34 bones as a child
-Provides main support for the body
-Lets you stand upright, bend, and twist.
-Protects the spinal cord.
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Spine. (Vertebral Column) 26-34
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