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Spine and Ribs
Human Anatomy - Dr. Gardner
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10/12/2011

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Term
How many True (individual, movable) vertebrae are there?
Definition
24
Term
How many total vertebrae are there?
Definition
33
Term
List the five functions of the vertabrae.
Definition
Support of the Body
Support of the Head
Maintain Upright Position
Transfer Weight from Axial Skeleton to Appendicular Skeleton
Housing and Protects Spinal Cord
Term
How many regions are there in the vertebral column?
Definition
5
Term
From superior to inferior, list the five regions and note how many vertebrae are in each.
Definition
Cervical-7
Thoracic-12
Lumbar-5
Sacral-5
Coccygeal-4
Term
From superior to inferior, list the four curvatures of the spine as seen in a lateral view.
Definition
Cervical Curvature
Thoracic Curvature
Lumbar Curvature
Sacral Curvature
Term
What curves develop in the womb?
Definition
Thoracic Curve
Sacral Curve
Term
What curves develop after birth?
Definition
Cervical Curve
Lumbar Curve
Term
What is the anterior, cylindrical weight-bearing portion of a vertebra?
Definition
Body
Term
What two lateral structures of a vertebra form the pillars of the passageway for the spinal cord?
Definition
Pedicles
Term
On a vertebra, what structures extend from the lateral pillars to the midline?
Definition
Laminae
Term
Together the posteriorly projecting pillars and the extensions to the midline form the structure?
Definition
Vertebral Arch
Term
Together the posteiorly profectin pillars and the extensions to the midline form what passageway within a vertebra?
Definition
Vertebral Foramen
Term
The vertebrae form what collective passageway for the spinal cord?
Definition
Vertebral Canal
Term
Adjacent verebrae form what passageways for spinal nerves?
Definition
Intervertebral Foramina
Term
What posteriorly projecting structures of the vertebrae can be palpated?
Definition
Spinous Processes
Term
What lateral projections occur on each verebra?
Definition
Transverse Processes
Term
What processes of a vertebra form synovial joints with the vertebrae immediately superior and inferior to it?
Definition
Superior and Inferior Articular Processes
Term
What smooth, flat (or nearly flat), articular surfaces occur on a vertebra?
Definition
Articular Facets
Term
What are the pads of fibrocartilage between vertebrae?
Definition
Intervertebral Discs
Term
What is the outer ring of fibrocartilage within an intervertebral disc?
Definition
Anulus Fibrosus
Term
What is the inner, circular region of an intervertebral disc?
Definition
Nucleus Pulposus
Term
What is the relative size of the vertebrae?
Definition
Small
Term
What is the shape of the spinous processes of the C1-C6?
Definition
Bifid
Term
What openings in the cervical vertebrae allow the passage of the vertebral arteries and veins?
Definition
Transverse Foramina
Term
What is another anatomical term for C1?
Definition
Atlas
Term
What structures does C1 lack
Definition
Body
Spinous Process
Term
What is another anatomical term for C2?
Definition
Axis
Term
During development the body of C1 fuses to C2 to form what structure?
Definition
Dens (Odontoid Process)
Term
What is another anatomical term for the spinous process of C7
Definition
Vertebra Prominens
Term
What is the general shape of the bodies of T1-T12?
Definition
Heart-Shape
Term
What is the distinguishing characteristic of many of the thoracic vertebrae?
Definition
Spinous Process is long and pointed and some are angled sharply inferiorly
Term
Thoracic vertebrae can be distinguished from all other vertebrae by what features?
Definition
Costal Facets
Term
What direction are the articular surfaces of the thoracic vertebrae oriented? How does this affect their movement?
Definition
Superior Surface-Posteriorly
inferior Surface-Anteriorly
Movement is in a coronal plane allowing lateral flexion
Term
What is the general shape of the bodies of the lumbar vertebrae?
Definition
Large, round or oval
Term
What is characteristic of the spinous processes of the lumbar verebrae?
Definition
Thick and Blunt
Project Posteriorly
Term
What direction are the articular surfaces of the lumbar vertebrae oriented? How does this affect their movement?
Definition
Superior Processes-Medially
Inferior Processes-Laterally
Movemet is in a sagittal plane allowing spinal flexion and extension
Term
What is the anatomical term for the anterior, superior bulge of the sacrum?
Definition
Sacral Promontory
Term
Wha paired openings occur on the anterior surface of the sacrum?
Definition
Anterior Sacral (Pelvic) Foramina
Term
The spinous processes of the sacrum form what structure?
Definition
Median Sacral Crest
Term
What are the pained openings on the posterior side of the sacrum?
Definition
Posterior Sacral Foramina (Dorsal Foramina)
Term
What lateral structures of the sacrum articulate with the ossa coxae?
Definition
Auricular Surface
Term
What is the anatomical term for the tailbone?
Definition
Coccyx
Term
What structures make up the thoracic cage?
Definition
Thoracic Vertebrae
Ribs
Sternum
Term
Whatis the anatomical term for the breastbone?
Definition
Sternum
Term
From superior to inferior, what are the three main parts of the sternum?
Definition
Manubrium
Body
Xiphoid Process
Term
What are the depressions on te sternum for the articulation of the clavicles?
Definition
Clavicular Notches
Term
What is the shallow, superior depression on the sternum?
Definition
Suprasternal Notch
Term
What depressions on the sternum do the ribs articulate with?
Definition
Costal Notches
Term
What palpable feature lies at the articulation of the manubrium and the body of the sternum?
Definition
Sternal Angle
Term
How many ribs are there?
Definition
12 Pairs
Term
What ribs have their costal cartilages directly articulated with the sternum? What are their numbers?
Definition
True Ribs
1-7
Term
What ribs do not have their costa cartilages directly articulated with the sternum? What are their numbers?
Definition
Fase Ribs
8-12
Term
What part of a rib articulates with the body (bodies) of a vertebra(e)?
Definition
Head
Term
What part of a rib articulates with the transverse process of a vertebra?
Definition
Tubercle
Term
What part of a rib lies between the head and tubercle?
Definition
Neck
Term
Ribs project posterolaterally from the vertebral column. What is the region of a rib where it changes direction and begins curving towards the sternum?
Definition
Angle
Term
What is the main part of a rib?
Definition
Body
Term
What feature on the inferior side of a rib marks the path of an artery, a vein, and a nerve?
Definition
Costal Groove
Term
How many bones make up the vertebral column?
Definition
26
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