Chapter 8: Vertebral Column

Typical number of cervical vertebrae in adult

7

Typical # of vertebrae that fuse to form the sacrum

5 fused

Anatomical direction of lumbar vertebrae (i.e. what portion is anterior vs posterior)

Convex anteriorly

Shape of lumbar vertebral canal

triangular

-What forms the spinous process & where does it extend

1. Lamina form it

2. Extend posteriorly

-Relationship of the pedicles to the body of the vertebra (i.e which way do they extend)

Posterior lateral from body 

What forms the neural arch

neural arch aka vertebral arch

2 pedicles & 2 laminae

What passes through the cervical transverse foramina

Vertebral Arteries

-Muscle seen in C/T/L regions

Erector Spinae: (can be seen in C, T & L regions), located posterior to vertebrae