Vertebral column
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What are other names for the vertebral column
Backbone, spine, or spinal cord
The vertebral column is made of ___ separate ___ bones
26, irregular
What are 3 functions of the vertebral column
supports the upper body
protects the spinal cord
provides points of attachment for other bones
The vertebral column is curved so it can…
Distribute pressure across entire spine
The cervical vertebrae is made of __ vertebrae and is found in the ___
7, neck
The cervical vertebrae is the ___ vertabrae
smallest
Atlas (C1) function
supports the head; articulates with the occipital condyles, allows you to nod “yes”
Axis (C2) function
has knoblike dens that the atlas pivots upon: allows you to shake your head “no”
You have ___ thoracic vertebrae found attached to the __
12, ribs
Thoracic vertebrae are __ sized vertebare
medium
Lumbar vertebrae are made of __ vertebare found in the __ back
5, lower
Lumbar vertebrae are the __ vertabrae
largest
Sacrum is attached to the __ bones
hip
Coccyx is the ___
Tailbone
Vertebrae are separated by _____
intervertebral disks
