Vertebral Regions & Curvatures

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Cervical Region (7)
Cervical Concave : anterior curve = support head's weight

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Thoracic Region (12)
Thoracic Convex : posterior curve = space for thoracic cavity organs
- attaches to ribs

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Lumbar Region (5)
Lumbar Concave : anterior curve = support the upright body

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Sacral Region, Sacrum
Sacral Convex : posterior curve = space for pelvic cavity organs
- 5 fused bones

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Coccygeal Region, Coccyx
- 4 fused bones
- Just need to know it’s name/location