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How many vertebrae are in the cervical region?
How many vertebrae are in the cervical region?
- 24
- 12
- 7 (correct)
- 5
Which part of the spine helps form the superior region of the back and articulate with the ribs?
Which part of the spine helps form the superior region of the back and articulate with the ribs?
- Thoracic vertebrae (correct)
- Cervical vertebrae
- Sacrum
- Lumbar vertebrae
How many bones make up the thoracic vertebrae?
How many bones make up the thoracic vertebrae?
- 5
- 12 (correct)
- 7
- 24
Which part of the spine helps form the inferior, concave region of the back?
Which part of the spine helps form the inferior, concave region of the back?
How many fused vertebrae make up the sacrum?
How many fused vertebrae make up the sacrum?
What is the coccyx commonly known as?
What is the coccyx commonly known as?
When does the lumbar curve form in infants?
When does the lumbar curve form in infants?
Which type of curvatures form during fetal development?
Which type of curvatures form during fetal development?
What is the region that stacks each vertebra upon another one called?
What is the region that stacks each vertebra upon another one called?
How many bones make up the cervical vertebrae?
How many bones make up the cervical vertebrae?
At what age does the cervical curve form in infants?
At what age does the cervical curve form in infants?
How many secondary curves appear after birth?
How many secondary curves appear after birth?
Which component of the intervertebral disc prevents vertebrae from grinding against each other?
Which component of the intervertebral disc prevents vertebrae from grinding against each other?
Which vertebra has the absence of a body or spinous process?
Which vertebra has the absence of a body or spinous process?
What distinctive feature does the Axis (C2) have?
What distinctive feature does the Axis (C2) have?
Which vertebrae have costal facets for articulation with the ribs?
Which vertebrae have costal facets for articulation with the ribs?
Which part of the sternum articulates with the ribs?
Which part of the sternum articulates with the ribs?
Which ribs are classified as false ribs?
Which ribs are classified as false ribs?
What is the main function of the thoracic cage?
What is the main function of the thoracic cage?
What is the function of the intervertebral discs?
What is the function of the intervertebral discs?
Which part of the sacrum articulates with the coccyx?
Which part of the sacrum articulates with the coccyx?
What do the ribs articulate with on the thoracic vertebrae?
What do the ribs articulate with on the thoracic vertebrae?
What do the cervical vertebrae include?
What do the cervical vertebrae include?
What distinguishes lumbar vertebrae from other regions of the spine?
What distinguishes lumbar vertebrae from other regions of the spine?
Each vertebra has a region called the body where intervertebral discs are located
Each vertebra has a region called the body where intervertebral discs are located
The thoracic curve retains the curve of the fetus
The thoracic curve retains the curve of the fetus
The lumbar curve forms at 1 month when a baby learns to stand and walk
The lumbar curve forms at 1 month when a baby learns to stand and walk
The vertebral column is also known as the spinal column or spine
The vertebral column is also known as the spinal column or spine
The coccyx is composed of 5 fused vertebrae
The coccyx is composed of 5 fused vertebrae
The primary curvatures form after birth
The primary curvatures form after birth
The sacrum is composed of 7 fused vertebrae
The sacrum is composed of 7 fused vertebrae
The cervical vertebrae include 7 bones of the neck
The cervical vertebrae include 7 bones of the neck
The thoracic vertebrae help form the inferior, concave region of the back
The thoracic vertebrae help form the inferior, concave region of the back
The cervical vertebrae articulate with the ribs
The cervical vertebrae articulate with the ribs
The lumbar vertebrae help form the superior region of the back
The lumbar vertebrae help form the superior region of the back
The coccyx is commonly known as the 'tailbone'
The coccyx is commonly known as the 'tailbone'
Each vertebra has both superior and inferior articular facets
Each vertebra has both superior and inferior articular facets
The Atlas (C1) has a body and a spinous process
The Atlas (C1) has a body and a spinous process
The thoracic vertebrae have costal facets for articulation with the ribs
The thoracic vertebrae have costal facets for articulation with the ribs
The lumbar vertebrae have long transverse processes and long spinous processes
The lumbar vertebrae have long transverse processes and long spinous processes
The sacrum articulates with the coccyx at the superior border
The sacrum articulates with the coccyx at the superior border
The sternum consists of the manubrium, body, and xiphoid process
The sternum consists of the manubrium, body, and xiphoid process
The true ribs are classified as ribs 1-7
The true ribs are classified as ribs 1-7
The intervertebral discs consist of anulus fibrosus and nucleus pulposus
The intervertebral discs consist of anulus fibrosus and nucleus pulposus
The thoracic cage protects the liver and kidneys
The thoracic cage protects the liver and kidneys
The head of the rib and the tubercle articulate with the costal facets and demifacets of the vertebrae
The head of the rib and the tubercle articulate with the costal facets and demifacets of the vertebrae
The cervical vertebrae include the Atlas (C1) and Axis (C2)
The cervical vertebrae include the Atlas (C1) and Axis (C2)
The thoracic cage is not essential for understanding the structure and function of the spine and ribcage
The thoracic cage is not essential for understanding the structure and function of the spine and ribcage
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Study Notes
Anatomy of the Vertebrae and Thoracic Cage
- The vertebrae consist of the spinous process, transverse process, vertebral arch, vertebral foramen, and intervertebral foramen.
- Each vertebra has intervertebral foramen, superior and inferior articular facets, and articulates with adjacent vertebrae.
- Intervertebral discs absorb stress and prevent vertebrae from grinding against each other, with anulus fibrosus and nucleus pulposus as their components.
- The cervical vertebrae include the Atlas (C1) and Axis (C2), with distinct features such as the absence of a body or spinous process in Atlas and the dens elevation in Axis.
- Thoracic vertebrae have costal facets for articulation with the ribs and resemble the head of a giraffe.
- Lumbar vertebrae have large transverse processes and short spinous processes, resembling the head of a moose.
- The sacrum has various features including the superior border, promontory, sacral canal, and sacral foramina, and articulates with the coccyx at the apex.
- The thoracic cage, consisting of ribs, sternum, and thoracic vertebrae, protects the heart and lungs.
- The sternum includes different regions such as the manubrium, body, xiphoid process, and costal notches for articulation with the ribs.
- Ribs are classified into true ribs (1-7) and false ribs (8-12), and articulate with the thoracic vertebrae via their head and tubercle.
- The articulation between thoracic vertebrae and ribs involves the head of the rib and the tubercle articulating with costal facets and demifacets of the vertebrae.
- The anatomy of the vertebrae and thoracic cage is essential for understanding the structure and function of the spine and ribcage.
Anatomy of the Vertebrae and Thoracic Cage
- The vertebrae consist of the spinous process, transverse process, vertebral arch, vertebral foramen, and intervertebral foramen.
- Each vertebra has intervertebral foramen, superior and inferior articular facets, and articulates with adjacent vertebrae.
- Intervertebral discs absorb stress and prevent vertebrae from grinding against each other, with anulus fibrosus and nucleus pulposus as their components.
- The cervical vertebrae include the Atlas (C1) and Axis (C2), with distinct features such as the absence of a body or spinous process in Atlas and the dens elevation in Axis.
- Thoracic vertebrae have costal facets for articulation with the ribs and resemble the head of a giraffe.
- Lumbar vertebrae have large transverse processes and short spinous processes, resembling the head of a moose.
- The sacrum has various features including the superior border, promontory, sacral canal, and sacral foramina, and articulates with the coccyx at the apex.
- The thoracic cage, consisting of ribs, sternum, and thoracic vertebrae, protects the heart and lungs.
- The sternum includes different regions such as the manubrium, body, xiphoid process, and costal notches for articulation with the ribs.
- Ribs are classified into true ribs (1-7) and false ribs (8-12), and articulate with the thoracic vertebrae via their head and tubercle.
- The articulation between thoracic vertebrae and ribs involves the head of the rib and the tubercle articulating with costal facets and demifacets of the vertebrae.
- The anatomy of the vertebrae and thoracic cage is essential for understanding the structure and function of the spine and ribcage.
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