Structure and Function of the Vertebral Column and Ribs

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<p>Vertebral Column</p>

Vertebral Column

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<p>Spine composed of 26 vertebrae in five regions.</p>

Spine composed of 26 vertebrae in five regions.

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<p>Cervical Vertebrae</p>

Cervical Vertebrae

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<p>Seven vertebrae located in the neck region.</p>

Seven vertebrae located in the neck region.

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<p>Vertebral Column</p>

Vertebral Column

Spine composed of 26 vertebrae in five regions.

<p>Spine composed of 26 vertebrae in five regions.</p>
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<p>Cervical Vertebrae</p>

Cervical Vertebrae

Seven vertebrae located in the neck region.

<p>Seven vertebrae located in the neck region.</p>
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<p>Thoracic Vertebrae</p>

Thoracic Vertebrae

Twelve vertebrae located in the thorax region.

<p>Twelve vertebrae located in the thorax region.</p>
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<p>Lumbar Vertebrae</p>

Lumbar Vertebrae

Five vertebrae located in the lower back.

<p>Five vertebrae located in the lower back.</p>
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<p>Sacrum</p>

Sacrum

Five fused vertebrae forming the posterior pelvis.

<p>Five fused vertebrae forming the posterior pelvis.</p>
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<p>Coccyx</p>

Coccyx

Four fused vertebrae forming the tailbone.

<p>Four fused vertebrae forming the tailbone.</p>
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<p>True Ribs</p>

True Ribs

Ribs 1-7 that attach directly to the sternum.

<p>Ribs 1-7 that attach directly to the sternum.</p>
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<p>False Ribs</p>

False Ribs

Ribs 8-10 that attach indirectly to the sternum.

<p>Ribs 8-10 that attach indirectly to the sternum.</p>
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<p>Floating Ribs</p>

Floating Ribs

Ribs 11-12 that do not attach anteriorly.

<p>Ribs 11-12 that do not attach anteriorly.</p>
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<p>Costal Cartilage</p>

Costal Cartilage

Cartilage connecting ribs to the sternum.

<p>Cartilage connecting ribs to the sternum.</p>