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Floating in the skull
"Keystone of the cranium" |
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| Only bone that does not articulate with other bones |
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Seven (C1-C12)
Contain transverse foramen (where veins and arteries pass through) |
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Twelve (T1-T12)
Larger and stronger than cervical vertebrae |
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Five (L1-L5)
Largest and strongest vertebrae section
Weight bearing vertebrae |
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One (5 fused bones)
Strong foundation for pelvic girdle |
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Abnormal lumbar curvature
Occurs during pregnancy and "King's bellies" |
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| Increased thoracic curvature |
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Form 25% of one's height
Stretch during sleep, become shorter in the morning |
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| Superior articulating process (SAP) |
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| Attaches overlying vertebrae |
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| Inferior articulating process (IAP) |
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| Attaches underlying vertebrae |
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Attach directly to the sternum
7 in the body |
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Attach indirectly to the sternum via elongated cartilage
3 in the body |
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Are not attached to the sternum in any way
Protect the kidneys
2 in the body |
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Superior portion of the sternum
Articulates with costal cartilage of 1st and 2nd ribs |
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Middle section of sternum
Articulates with costal cartilage of remaining ribs |
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Smallest end part of sternum
Provides attachment for abdominal muscles |
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