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Chapter 6
pages 204-209
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
03/24/2013

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Term
Cervical Region
Definition
Neck region that contains 7 vertebrae
Term
Thoracic region
Definition
chest region that contains 12 vertebrae
Term
Lumbar region
Definition
Lower back region that contains 5 especially strong vertebrae
Term
Sacral Region
Definition
Region that contains 5 vertebrae in children, but a single sacrum in adults
Term
Coccygeal Region
Definition
Region that contains multiple vertebrae in children but usually a single coccyx in adults
Term
Body
Definition

Thick

disk shaped

 

Term
Vertebral Foreamen
Definition
central hole in the bone circle
Term
Spinous Process
Definition
  • a single, midline, dorsal projection of bone that arises from the apex of the arch (where the laminae join)
  • as you run your finger down the center of your back, you are feelings this
  • serve as sites of muscle attachment
Term
Transverse Process
Definition
  • two, bony projections
  • extend laterally from the sides of the vertebral arch 
  • serve as sites of muscle attachment
Term
True Ribs
Definition
  • 1-7
  • they connect to the side of the sternum by individual cartliage rods (costal cartilages)
Term
False Ribs
Definition
  • 8-12
  • share a forked costal cartilage that merges with the costal cartilage of rib 7
  • they are not individually connected to the sternum
Term
Floating ribs
Definition
  • 11-12
  • have no cartilage
  • also flase because they are not connected to the sternum
Term
Sternum
Definition
  • flat, slim, vertical bone situated in the center of the anterior thoracic wall
  • 3 parts- manibrium, body, and xiphoid process
  • convenient site from which bone marrow specimen can be obtained
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