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The vertebral column, intervertebral joints and thorax
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 4
11/09/2011

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Term
Vertebrae anatomical parts
Definition
body
arch
pedicles
laminae
superior articular processes
inferior articular processes
transverse processes
spinous process
Term
sacrum
Definition
sacral canal
Term
sternum
Definition
manubrium
body
xiphoid process
Term
ribs
Definition
1-7 true ribs
1-10 articulate with sternum
8-12 false ribs
11-12 floating with no attachment
Term
primary curves
Definition
thoracic and sacral
Term
secondary curves
Definition
cervical lumbar
Term
kyphosis
scoliosis
lordosis
Definition
hunchback
lateral curvature
pregnancy curve/ lower back
Term
atlantooccipital joint
Definition
yest joint
Term
atlantoaxial joint
Definition
no joint
Term
axis
Definition
dens
Term
cervical vertebra identifiers
Definition
spinous process is bifid (split) transverse foramen
Term
thoracic vertebra identify
Definition
articular facets for rib on transverse processes LONG spinous process
Term
lumbar vertebra identifiers
Definition
large body.
squarish spinous process
Term
anterior longitudinal ligament
Definition
limits extension
Term
posterior longitudinal ligament
Definition
limits flexion and prevents posterior herniation of intervertebral disc
Term
ligamentum flavum
Definition
stretches during flexion and elastic recoil during extension
Term
intervertebral discs
Definition
are cartilaginous joints
1/4th length of spinal cord
shock absorbers
Term
annulus fibrosus
Definition
peripheral part of intervertebral disk
Term
nucleus pulposus
Definition
central part of intervertebral disks
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